Chapter 1

Barrett Kendrick Thompson was the son of William Jr. and Meredith Thompson. William and Meredith were from wealthy families and lived off their trust funds. Madeline Thompson was the family matriarch with three children: Benjamin, Melanie, and her youngest, William Jr., named after her late husband, William. Benjamin and Melanie’s children were all girls, and Madeline pressured Junior to have a child. She wanted a grandson and hoped Junior and Meredith could produce one.

Junior and Meredith didn’t want any kids but agreed to have one to get the family matriarch off their backs. When they produced a boy, he became Madeline’s favorite grandchild, much to the delight of Junior and Meredith. They didn’t want anything to do with raising a child and let Melanie handle everything for their son, Barrett Kendrich Thompson.

Madeline hired Barrett’s nanny and chose his pediatrician. She even took Barrett to Switzerland twice yearly for special DNA and Gene treatments at a clinic. She was determined to have Barrett assume control of the Thompson Family Trust someday. Madeline was disappointed with her children and granddaughters. They showed no motivation to do anything but live off the riches she had provided them.

Madeline’s attention to Barrett created tension and resentment in the Thompson family, but she told them to show initiative and that she would help them, too. Benjamin, Melanie, and William Jr. tolerated their mother’s requests and demands. But privately, they could wait for their mother to die so they could divide the family fortune between themselves.

They knew their individual trusts wouldn’t last, and so did Madeline. She secretly watched her children’s finances and knew they would run out of money in less than fifteen years. So, she changed her will to give her children a hard dose of reality. Instead of dividing the family fortune, they would only receive an allowance of 50k per year. If they wanted more, they had to work, and the trust would match those earnings.

By the time Barrett was five years old, Madeline knew she had made the right decision to take him to the Clinic in Switzerland for special treatment. Barrett was advanced in his age in height and weight and extremely intelligent. In addition to the nanny, Madeline hired a tutor and chef to prepare nutritious meals for him. Barrett had exceeded what the nanny could teach him, and it became evident to Madeline that Barrett needed to be home-schooled.

As Barrett called her, Nana also enrolled him in a karate class for exercise. Like everything else, Madeline researched extensively before choosing the dojo and Sensi to train Barrett. Barrett trained three days a week at the dojo with Sensi Huratoi. Then Madeline paid extra for Sensi Huratoi to teach Barrett Chinese after training. Madeline felt learning foreign languages was important, and the nanny had already taught Barrett Spanish.

Madeline also did something she regretted not doing for her children. She told Barrett that if he wanted something other than necessities, he needed to figure out how to earn it. Little did Madeline know, but she unleashed a monster. Barrett was a natural-born salesman and could overcome the strongest objections. He started by walking dogs for the neighbors. Barrett found he had a special gift with animals, and dogs loved him. Dog walking turned into dog training, and Barrett was earning all the money he needed, and it was cash.

By the time Barrett was ten years old, he had more work than he could handle, so he raised his training fees and created a waitlist. His father and mother never allowed Barrett to have a pet because they hated animals or anything that required attention. Barrett wondered why they had him because they were never home, and he saw Nana more often than them. Nana told Barrett that his parents were irresponsible and thought having a child would be good for them. Barrett said a hard kick in the ass would do more good, and they laughed.

Barrett first argued with his parents when he adopted a German Shepherd puppy. One of his clients had to move overseas and couldn’t take their new puppy. Zeus was from a champion bloodline, and they paid a lot of money for him. But they had to move quickly, so they gave Zeus to Barrett. When they found out, his parents blew a gasket and demanded that Barrett remove the dog from their house.

Barrett called Nana, and she watched while Barrett overcame every objection his parents had about the dog. Then he hammered the final nail in their coffin. Barrett told them that Zeus would protect him and the house while they were gone. There was no argument that they could make without sounding foolish, so they gave up. Madeline was laughing inside, watching Barrett manipulate his parents. It was as if Barrett was the parent and they were children.

Madeline was pissed off that Junior and Meredith stayed away from home so much that she finally hired a private detective to follow them and document their activity. When Madeline received the private Detective’s report, she threw up. Junior and Meredith were going to swinger resorts and doing all kinds of perverted things. But what surprised her most was that Benjamin and Melanie were there with their spouses. No wonder her granddaughters were so screwed up.

She would get involved with her granddaughters, but they were near adulthood, so it wouldn’t do any good. Madeline thanked god she took control of raising Barrett and removed his parents’ influence on him. That and the special treatments had done more for Barrett than she could have hoped for or imagined. The next time Madeline took Barrett to the Doctor, Charlotte Blake, his pediatrician, told Barrett to undress and put on a gown. Charlotte checked his height, weight, and blood pressure and did a thorough exam. She said Barrett was taller and weighed more than normal, but otherwise, he was a healthy, well-endowed young boy, and Charlotte and Madeline giggled.

While Barrett got dressed, Charlotte advised Madeline not to let Barrett wear regular underwear. It will restrict his growth and cause internal problems, so have him wear boxers and only wear support when exercising. Charlotte lowered her voice and said Barrett was larger than some grown men now. He’ll be a lady killer when he reaches puberty, and they laughed.

On the way home, Barrett told Nana that Doctor Charlotte paid a lot of attention to my cock and balls this time and asked if it was normal. Madeline had to pull over because she was laughing so hard. When she recovered, Nana told Barrett that he was larger than normal. Dr. Carlotte was checking to be sure everything was fine and giggled. But she warned Barrett that only you and medical personnel could touch you there, and Barrett said he understood.

After dropping off Barrett, Madeline planned the next trip to Switzerland and the downfall of her children. According to the PI report, the swinger resort they visited they visited was in Mexico. So she made some calls down south to some old, reliable friends. Then, Madeline had her attorney draw up a power of attorney paperwork for all her children in case something happened to them.

Then, Madeline calls her children to the attorney’s office to sign the updated trust. She explained the laws had changed, and the trust had to be updated to remain legal. Benjamin, Melanie, and Junior showed up, signed the documents without reading them, and left. Everything was arranged, and she awaited their bimonthly trip to the resort. When the PI called and said they went to Mexico, Madeline thanked him and hung up.

Then she called down south to tell her friends to deliver the gifts. Her last call was to arrange for Barrett and herself to fly to Switzerland. If everything worked out as planned, she and Barrett would be in the air when Benjamin, Melanie, Junior, and their spouses were arrested. Madeline called Barrett and told him to pack for a trip to Switzerland, and we are leaving tomorrow morning.

Barrett called Sensi Hurato to say he would be gone for a week and would call on his way home. Then he called his customers and told them an emergency came up and he had to go with his grandmother out of town for a week. After all that was done, he asked his nanny, Rosa, if she could watch Zeus, and she readily agreed. Zeus barked his approval and went over and sat beside her.

The next day, Madeline picked up Barrett, and he reminded her he needed boxers. They quickly stopped at Walmart and picked up a package of six pairs. Nana said we’d get better ones in Switzerland, but those will do for now. After the plane took off, Barret went to the restroom and changed his underwear. When he returned, he asked Nana which side it should hang on, causing her to laugh. She said whatever side is comfortable giggling. Then Nana gave Barrett a German language folder with eight CDs. Barrent put on his headphones and put the first CD in Nana’s portable player.

When he was halfway done, Barrett got up, stretched, used the restroom, and napped until dinner. An hour after dinner, they landed and got settled in their suite. Nana turned on her phone, and she had several messages. She told Barrett to go to bed because he’d need to be rested for tomorrow and went out on the balcony. One call from Madeline’s friends down south said the gifts were delivered, and they loved their presents.

The next three were from Benjamin, Melanie, and Junior. They said they were arrested for drugs, and they needed her help ASAP to hire a lawyer and bail them out of jail. Madeline called the US Embassy in Mexico and said her two sons and daughter were arrested for drugs. She is in Switzerland with her grandson so she can’t do anything. The man at the Embassy said his name was Robert Eden, and we’d check it out, but these things take time here. He told her to call him in a week or so because they have to locate them, and it’s a long process. Robert also said there is no bail on drug charges and said goodbye.

Madeline was laughing inside when she called Benjamin’s oldest daughter, Cassady. She had just turned eighteen and would be able to handle things. When Cassady answered, it sounded like she was at a party and yelled for someone to turn down the music. Cassady asked Nana, what do you need this late at night? Nana said she doesn’t need anything from you bitch. But you will need my help getting your parents out of jail in Mexico. Also, tell Melanie’s girls that their parents are also in jail, along with Junior and his wife.

Madeline said she was in Switzerland with Barrett, so hold down the fort, and we will be back in a week. She said goodbye and hung up. Madeline laughed and said I’d bet the bitch wished she treated me better and turned off her phone and went to bed. Barrett had heard Nana’s phone call to Cassady, the bitch as he called her. He, too, was laughing at her situation now.

Barrett and Nana had breakfast and then went to the Clinic. Doctor Conrad Andros welcomed Barrett and Mrs.Thompson and was excited. A nurse took Barrett to a treatment room, leaving Doctor Andros alone with Madeline. Doctor Andros said the next stage is ready, and Barrett is at the perfect age. Madeline asked if it was safe, and Doctor Andros assured Madeline it was thoroughly tested and Barrett would be the first to receive it.

Stage Two was the same as the first, taking three treatments, one for each day. Barrett had to stay immobile and piss in a bedpan. Luckily, he did the other in the morning, so he didn’t have the embarrassment of crapping in bed. The Clinic also gave him laxatives to take at night because of his inactivity during the day. However, unlike the first stage, the second was bad, and the Clinic had Barrett spend the night. Doctor Andros wrote it off as Barrett’s body adapting to the new treatment, and the next time would be a breeze.

What Barrett didn’t know was Nana was also receiving treatments from Doctor Andros. Hers was different and designed to slow aging and bone and mass. She also got skin and hair treatments and looked like she was in her mid-forties instead of her mid-sixties. Her friends accused her of going under the knife when going to Switzerland and relished their resentment.

After the final treatment, Barrett had to ride in a wheelchair to the suite and go to bed. The next day, he felt better, and Nana took Barrett shopping. Nana and the salesgirls had fun selecting the right size and style of underwear. Two days after his last treatment, they returned to the Clinic, and Doctor Andros gave Barrett a clean bill of health. He told Barrett to keep his journal current and that he would see him in six months.

Barrett never kept a journal and didn’t believe in writing things down for others to find. His memory was excellent, and he could choose to tell what he wanted other people to know. On the flight home, Barrett finished the German language CDs and noticed that they had been issued by the US Department of State for Diplomats and Embassy staff. He asked Nana if he could get Japanese, Russian, French, Arabic, and Farci. Nana laughed and said yes, she would get them for him.

When they got to Barrett’s house, Zeus greeted them, and Rosa said your granddaughters visited several times. Rosa said these were the notes she had collected at the front door when she checked the house and handed them to Nana. Rosa asked what happened, and Nana said Benjamin, Melanie, Junior, and their spouses had gone to a swingers’ resort in Mexico. While there, the Police raided it and found drugs in their rooms.

Rosa said Mrs.Thompson, this is bad. Americas caught with drugs in Mexico go to prison, and they aren’t like here. You have to pay for everything from toilet paper to shelter. You get one shitty meal a day, and that’s it. I had a cousin go to prison for a year, and he swore he would kill himself before going back. And don’t think you can send money to help them out.

The guards and gangs take almost everything, if not all, of it. If, by chance, some get to them, they will be beaten, stabbed, or robbed. The only way to survive is to find work for your food and shelter or do disgusting things. And never visit the prison. The guards do body cavity searches on everyone. But with the females, they have fun, and everything is on the table, including rape.

Mrs. Thompson, if your children survive, they will never be the same. Rosa returned to work, and Barrett asked Nana what she would do. Nana said she called the US Embassy and would follow their instructions. They went down there on their own and made bad choices. But I’m afraid to say getting them out of this mess may be impossible. I’ll call the Embassy today to see if they have an update. Meanwhile, if your cousins stop by, don’t answer the door.

When Nana left, Barrett began noticing changes. He’d felt lightheaded and had a headache all the way home. he didn’t tell Nana because she would worry and stay with him. Back to the changes, Barrett could sense where Rosa was in the house at that minute. His hearing also improved, and he would hear her humming while working. And it seemed his eyesight improved, too. He’d have to do some testing to see if it was true. His sense of smell was also enhanced, and he wondered what other changes would happen.

Barrett called Sensi Huratoi to tell him he was home. Sensi told him to come in tomorrow at his normal time. Then Barrett called his customers and notified them of his return. Then, he checked his emails and had a unique training request from a potential customer. The person’s name was Sandra Carpenter, and she wanted her German Shepherds trained to respond to commands in German. Then Barrett searched the internet for attack dog training in German and was surprised to see that high-profile people preferred it.

Usually, the trainer raised and trained the dog in German and sold it to clients. Barrett knew what to charge after getting an idea of the cost of the dog alone. Then he looked up attack dog supplies and ordered three dummies and stands. After paying for express shipping, Barrett called Sandra Carpenter. When she answered, Barrett introduced himself, and Sanda asked how old he was. Barrett laughed and lied and said almost twelve. He was ten and a half and said since you opened the door, Sandra, how old are you.

She laughed and said I’m not telling you, but aren’t you too young to train dogs. Barrett said no, I’ve trained over thirty dogs and have a reference list you can call. Barrett also told her he trained his German Shepard puppy to protect the house and staff. Sandra said you have staff at your home. Barrett told Sandra let’s get to know each other before discussing the size and number of things. She laughed and asked when he could come to her house. They arranged for tomorrow after 1 pm.

When Madeline got home, she called the US Embassy in Mexico and asked for Robert Eden. When Robert answered, Madeline gave her name and asked if he had any news about her children. Robert said yes, we’ve located them. They are in Cereso La Paz prison by Cabo San Lucus. They were tried and convicted of drug smuggling and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Madeline said oh my god and tried to keep from laughing. Robert said you’ve got that right. Now, you can hire a lawyer or an abogado, as they are called here. He can file an appeal, but it takes over five years to reach the appeal court. Then, it could take up to two years to get a verdict. Robert said he looked at the arrest report, and your children had drugs in their rooms and their rental van. The drugs in their rooms would have gotten them a fine and cost a bribe. But the five pounds of cocaine in the rental van sent them to prison.

Madeline questioned the five pounds of cocaine found in their rental van. Robert said the police federal undercover agents witnessed the drug buy and followed it back to the resort. Madeline told Robert she had no idea her children were into drugs or smuggling and thanked him for his help. Then Madeline called Cassady, and when she answered, Madeline said not to talk, listen.

Then she told Cassady that Benjamin, Melanie, Junior, and their spouses had gone to a swingers’ resort in Mexico. While there, the Police raided it and found drugs in their rooms. But they also found five pounds of cocaine in their rental van. They were convicted of drug smuggling and sentenced to ten years in prison. Nana told Cassady to bring the girls to her house at 10 am tomorrow to discuss their future and hung up.

Barrett woke up in the middle of the night, dripping in sweat, and every bone in his body hurt. He staggered to the bathroom, took a cold shower, changed the sheets, and returned to sleep. When Barrett woke up, his bones still hurt, so he took a hot shower, which made him feel better. He put on a pair of jeans and noticed they were too short. That’s when Barrett realized he had a growth spurt and was now 5’7” and 155 lbs.

Then Barrett realized he screwed up and called Sandra Carpenter. When she answered, Barrett said he had messed up scheduling her this afternoon. He could do it this morning or tomorrow afternoon at the same time. Sandra said let’s do it tomorrow, but you have to tell me what appointment was so important. Barrett told Sanda he thought reaching first base was kissing and hung up laughing.

Sandra was laughing, and Cindy, her friend, asked who was on the phone. Sandra said it was her dog trainer, whose name was Barrett. Cindy said she knew him. He trained my dog Sandy and did a great job. Cindy said she would swear he is a dog whisperer the way he can communicate with them. A word of warning, Sandra, don’t let Henry stiff him on his fee. If Henry does, don’t ever call me again.

Sandra said Cindy, you are scaring me. Why are you so afraid of Barrett? Cindy said she wasn’t afraid of him. But don’t forget his last name is Thompson, as in Madeline Thompson’s grandson. Your husband won’t have any balls left to screw his assistant at the office. Sanda said Henry is screwing Pam, and you didn’t tell me. Cindy said she saw Henry and Pam exiting the bank’s corporate apartment. Henry said you have an open marriage but don’t want anyone to know.

Sandra called her dad and said Daddy did you know Henry was screwing Pam in the corporate apartment at lunchtime. He said no, and Sandra asked him to visit them at lunchtime with the Police to get pictures. Oh, and Daddy, could you freeze our accounts and say fraudulent activity has been reported? He said sure, honey, but there needs to be a form filled out for our files. Sanda said she would stop by before lunch and then say goodbye.

Madeline welcomed her granddaughters, and they sat at the kitchen table. She said this meeting would decide your future, girls, so tell me the truth or reap the consequences. Okay, Cassady, what do you know about the drug run to Mexico? Cassady said nothing, and Nana said, You’re excused, Cassady. Callie, you’re next, and she said nothing, and Nana excused her. Chloe was next, and she knew nothing, so Nana excused her, too.

Then Nana asked Sadie Sage and Skylar, and they all denied knowing anything, so Nana requested Skylar to have everyone come back inside. Once everyone was seated, Nana said I gave everyone a fair opportunity to tell the truth, and you kept your mouths shut. So here is what happens now. Cassady, you can do what you want since you’re eighteen without my assistance. Callie and Chloe Child Protective Services will pick you up and place you in a foster home. The same goes for Sadie, Sage, and Skylar.

Nana told them that she had hired a private detective and had been monitoring all their activities. Nana also said she knows about your parents’ sex parties. Well, the party is over now with your parents in jail for ten years in Mexico. I called the Embassy, and they told me it was hopeless to try and get them out. So if they live through it, which is doubtful, they will have what is left in their trusts plus the sale of their homes. If they die, then all you split is what’s left. Nana said the meeting was over and wished them good luck.

Barrett called Nana and asked for a favor. She laughed and asked what it was. Barrett told her he had a growth spurt last night, and my pants were at the high water mark. Nana laughed and said she’d be there soon and said goodbye. When Nana arrived, Zeus welcomed her, and Barrett asked Nana how the meeting with the girls had gone. She said it didn’t go well, and they all chose to keep quiet, so they were on their own now.

On the way to the Outlets at Orange, Barrett told Nana they were staying at her house tonight. Nana said it wasn’t necessary, but Barrett insisted and said Cassidy would be pissed off. She’s impulsive, and getting revenge would be her first thought. So, if something is going to happen, it will happen tonight. Barrett got everything he needed at the Nordstrom Rack, Levis, and Under Armour, and they headed to his house.

Barrett packed an overnight bag, and then Nana drove to the dojo and dropped him off. She and Zeus went to her house, where she washed Barretts new clothes. Sensi Hurato put me through his usual rigorous workout. Then Sensi introduced Barrett to tai chi to keep him limber and agile. He told me to do it after my daily forms. Sensi noticed Barrett had outgrown my Gi and said he would order me a new one, and we said goodbye.

Nana picked me up, and we ate dinner at her house. When we were done, Nana told Barrett, I’m tired and heading to bed so we said goodnight. Zeus and Barrett checked all the doors and windows to be sure they were locked, then went to bed themselves. Barrett woke up, heard a noise downstairs, and looked at the clock. It was 1 am, so he put on sweats and quietly went downstairs.

Two young men were removing the silverware from the dining room buffet. Barrett knocked one out with a punch to the neck, and the other man turned to receive a kick in the balls. He fell to his knees and passed out. Then Barrett turned on the lights and realized both young men were around Cassidy’s age. They had white powder in their nasal openings and bowie knives on their belts. Barrett gave them two hard kicks to the balls and then yelled for Nana.

When she arrived and saw the young men, Nana called the Police. Two patrolmen arrived first and cuffed the unconscious men. Then Sergent Davidson came and said the two young men had records for burglary and attempted murder. Nana told Sargent Davidson she argued with her oldest granddaughter, Cassidy Thompson, yesterday morning. Nana said these young men could be a result of that argument.

Sergent Davidson asked for Cassidy Thompson’s address, and then they left with the prisoners. We put the silverware back and secured the window for the night. Then Nana said Barrett, let’s go back to bed. Barrett and Zeus went to his room and fell back asleep.

During breakfast, Barrett asked Nana if he could stay with her since his parents were in jail. Nana said she was thinking the same thing, and he could. There is no reason for you to live alone now, Barrett. You can move into the mother-in-law’s suite and have your privacy. Madeline was happy to have Barrett stay with her because she was lonely, and he would add excitement to her life.

Then the doorbell rang, and Nana answered it. Barrett and Zeus followed her, and it was Detective Halverson from the Police Department. He wanted to ask more questions about the robbery last night, and Nana told him Sergent Davidson had their statements. Detective Halverson insisted, and Nana told him to put them in writing and send them to her attorney.

Then, she attempted to close the door, but Detective Halverson forced his way inside the house. He said you’d answer my questions here, or I’ll arrest you. Zeus moved beside Nana, growled, and showed his teeth. Detective Halverson went for his gun, and Barrett jumped and delivered a spin kick to Detective Halverson’s head. Zeus attacked his balls, and Detective Halverson fell to the floor, screaming in pain. Barrett called Zeus off, rolled the Detective on his stomach, and used his cuffs to restrain him.

Suddenly, Barrett realized a new benefit from his treatments. He could read Detective Halverson’s thoughts, and Cassidy had called him when her friends had failed last night. Halverson was her parents’ contact in the police department, and he notified them of any potential trouble. Halverson liked young girls, so Cassidy slept with him as payment. Cassidy told him about her parents’ arrest, and Nana knew everything. He was supposed to kill them and make it look like a murder-suicide, and Cassidy would give him 100k.

Barrett was pissed and kicked Halverson in the balls and asked who paid you to come here. He said no one, and Barrett kicked him again, and Halverson yelled, please stop! It was Cassidy Thompson. Barrett asked what his orders were and kicked him again. Haverson screamed to make it look like murder-suicide and begged him to stop. Nana called 911 and said Detective Halverson forced his way into our home and tried to kill us.

Our dog has him by the balls and wants to speak to you. Zeus bit his balls, and Halverson told the 911 operator his name, what he was supposed to do, and who ordered it, then begged to have the dog release his dick and balls. The 911 operator laughingly asked to have the dog release Halverson’s privates and said the Police were on the way.

The Police and paramedics arrived and took Halverson to the hospital. Sergent Davidson came and took their statements, chuckling the whole time. He said I’m going to your granddaughter’s house next. We have officers there now, and there are drugs and nude teenagers everywhere. Nana wished Sergent Davidson luck, and he left laughing.

Later that day, Barrett and Zeus took lyft to Sandra Carpenter’s house. When she answered the door, Barrett said wow, the phone sex was good, but seeing you in person third base looks like it will be fun. Sanda busted up laughing and invited them inside. When they reached the den, Barrett asked Zeus to check out Sandra. Zeus smelled Sandra, then walked around her and stopped. Barrett asked if she was okay, and Zeus barked.

Barrett told Zeus to inspect the house, and Zeus took off. Barrett told Sandra that if anyone were here, Zeus would attack them. Sanda said oh my god, Cindy, my friend is in the master bath. Barrett told Sandra to follow him, and they approached Zeus’s barking. Cindy yelled through the door for Barrett to call off his dog. He said I will, Cindy, but you have to strip first. Zeus will attack anyone wearing clothes in the bathroom.

Barrett told Zeus to retreat, and they laughed when Cindy opened the door nude. He told Zeus to check the bathroom and asked Cindy to get dressed. They returned to the den, and Barrett said they had completed the demonstration. Cindy arrived laughing and was going to kill Sandra and sat down. Barrett whispered to Zeus to kiss Cindy for being a good sport.

Cindy laughed when Zeus kissed her, and Barrett told Sandra that attack dogs are like loaded guns. The gun didn’t kill anyone. The person holding it did. So please don’t play games with the dogs because it could be deadly. Sandra gave Barrett the training deposit, and he asked to see her dogs, Apollo and Henry. Barrett said Henry isn’t an attack dog name. he looked at Henry and said your new name is Bull and Bull barked.

Chapter 2

Barrett moved into the mother-in-law’s suite two weeks later at Nana’s. Rosa came too and took care of Nana’s house since her maid retired and moved back home. The tutor was gone, and Barrett now takes college courses online exclusively. He had before, but the tutor also taught him. Now, he’s enrolled at two colleges for eight classes this semester.

Cassidy Thompson was in jail waiting for trial for soliciting murder, drug dealing, and a bunch of misdemeanors. Callie, Chloe, Sadie, Sage, and Skylar are on probation and in the custody of Child Protective Services. They were at the house when the Police arrived and were under the influence of drugs. Detective Halverson, after his testicles were removed and he had surgery on his penis, was booked for attempted murder and murder for hire.

Apollo and Bull Sandra Carpenter’s dogs are attack trained with German commands, and Berrett goes one day a week with an attack dummy to reinforce their training. Cindy is friendly to Barrett whenever he visits her house to train Sandy, her dog. Barrett told Nana about it and told him to be careful. She asked Barrett if he noticed it with other girls or women. Barrett said now you mention it, yes, some are more affectionate. But he got along with all the females except his cousins, and they laughed.

Madeline called Doctor Andros and asked if what was happening to Barrett was his pheromones. Doctor Andros asked Madeline if Barrett had affected her, and she said no. Madeline said I love my grandson, but not that way. Doctor Andros laughed and said he asked because pheromones affect people differently. The only way to be sure is to test Barrett on his next visit.

Doctor Andros asked Madeline to watch people’s reactions to Barrett, both male and female. If Barrett has strong pheromones, they can go from smother with love to I want to kill you and everything in between. A woman’s cycle can also affect her reaction. My best advice is to watch him and plan on coming early and staying longer, and they said goodbye.

Sandra Carpenter was better than an ad in the newspaper or other media. She spread the word about her dog trainer’s greatness, and Barrett’s waiting list was three months long. Luckily, attack dog training wasn’t in high demand, and Barrett only liked doing it if he felt comfortable with the customer. Barrett kept his schedule on the computer and only scheduled three training sessions a week, and every month, he took a week off.

Nana asked Barrett if he could schedule two weeks in Switzerland for their next visit. Barrett said yes and asked why. Nana said Doctor Andros wanted to do some testing this time. Nana asked Barrett if he wanted to do the testing before or after his treatment. Barrett said before the treatment, and Nana made their flight reservations.

Then Nana took Barrett to a horse race. She bought VIP passes, and they could watch the horse walk from the stables to the track before the race. Nana asked what horse he liked to win, and Barrett told her number four. When that horse won, Nana thought it was luck. Then Barrett picked the next four winners. Nana stopped betting after the last winner so as not to cause undue attention.

The next milestone was Barrett’s eleventh birthday, which lined up their trip to Switzerland. Madeline first took Barrett when he was six months old and has taken him every six months since then. On the flight, Nana gave Barrett a Japanese language program. Nana said they came last week, and we must return them when you’re done. So Barrett listened to the first four Japanese CDs, got up, stretched his legs, and napped. An hour after they finished dinner, they landed in Switzerland.

On the way to the hotel, Nana saw that the area advertised a hockey game for the next night. When they arrived and checked in, she asked the concierge for two premium tickets to the game. When they settled in the suite, Nana told Barrett about the hockey game. She told him it’s an exciting game to watch in person, and you’ll enjoy it. Nana told Barrett she didn’t know how long the testing would last, but they would have free time to shop and explore. Then they said goodnight and went to bed.

Doctor Andros welcomed Mrs. Thompson and Barrett, and then the nurse took him to the testing area. Doctor Andros said we’d made some exciting advances to the second stage. He asked Madeline how Barrett had responded to the last treatment. Madeline said the first day was rough, but after that, Barrett was fine. He went through a growth spurt and grew three inches, and his martial training is going extremely well, according to his Sensi. Barrett is taking full-time online college courses without a tutor and has eight classes this semester.

Doctor Andros asked about other improvements, and Madeline said he would have to ask Barrett about them. As you know, Doctor Andros, Barrett doesn’t talk about that, and Doctor Andros said I know. Today will be all-day testing. Tomorrow should be a half day. Then, I recommend starting Barrett’s treatments. That way, I can see him again when he’s fully recovered, and Madeline agreed.

When Barrett finished, he told Nana he needed a shower desperately. All I did was sweat, drink fluids, and pee. Water first, then Pedialyte, followed by a sports drink. After cleaning up, Nana and Barrett went to dinner and the hockey game. Nana was right. Barrett loved watching the game. He asked plenty of questions and was surprised at how fast the game was played. Back in the suite, they said goodnight and went to bed.

Doctor Andros greeted Mrs. Thompson and Barrett, then went to the testing center with a nurse. Doctor Andros told Madeline that yesterday, samples of Barrett’s sweat were being collected. It was important to use different liquids to see if they changed the level and effect. Today, we will put on small samples we collected yesterday and see if they affect females in our test group. It could be that Barrett has a personality that attracts females and is enhanced by his pheromones.

Barrett was done by lunch, so they stopped at a café and had lunch. Then they went shopping, and they both got the clothes they needed. They returned to the hotel, put their shopping bags in the suite, and then went to dinner. Barrett told Nana that he was looking for another business to start. Dog training was fun, but it was not what he wanted to do in the long term. I’ll keep doing it while finding something interesting and exciting that makes me money, and they laughed. Returning to the suite, they said goodnight and went to bed.

On the way to the Clinic, Barrett dreaded the next three days and wondered if it would be as bad as last time. Doctor Andros greeted them, and Barrett followed the nurse to the treatment room. The first treatment was different than the last time. Barrett felt lightheaded and had a numbing and tingling sensation all over his body. It was strange but not unpleasant. Doctor Andros told Barrett to stay over as a precaution, and little did he know what was in store for him.

In the middle of the night, Barrett was given a series of ejections. One in each leg, in each arm, his dick, chest, back, and then head. Barrett felt them but never fully woke up to see it done. But in the morning, he had to run to the bathroom, and what came out of him smelled terrible, and he had to flush four times. Even with the exhaust fan, it took forever to clear the air.

Barrett took a shower and felt better. He received breakfast, then the second treatment. The tingling and numbing sensations were stronger, but he didn’t feel lightheaded. Nana visited him in a bathrobe after the treatment. Nana said she went to the spa, but Barrett knew she was lying. He could easily read her thoughts and knew Nana was getting treatments, too. That didn’t bother Barrett at all and even made him feel good. She was doing everything to be there for him growing up.

In the middle of the night, Barrett got the injections again in the same area but in different places. The one exception was his dick, and that wasn’t injected again. The next morning’s results were the same but with much less volume. Whatever they gave him cleaned him out thoroughly. The last treat was a breeze, and he was allowed to return to the hotel suite with Nana. They ordered room service and then, after dinner, said goodnight and went to bed.

The next morning, Barrett felt fine, and Doctor Andros didn’t lie. The treatment wasn’t bad this time, and there were no side effects. For the four days, Barrett and Nana saw the sights and shopped. Then, the final checkup at the Clinic came, and Doctor Andros gave Barrett a clean bill of health. On the flight, Barrett finished the Japanese language program and completed his online coursework assignments.

When Nana and Berrett arrived home, Zeus was happy to see them, and Rosa said nothing had happened while they were gone. That was good news after all the turmoil with the girls and their parents. Nana and Berrett had eaten on the plane, so they said goodnight and went to bed.

They resumed their normal schedule the next day, and Berrett noticed he had more energy than before. Barrett found something interesting during a dog training session. The customer was Sherry Baldwin, who worked at home for an insurance company as an analytics expert on risk. She gave Barrett the overview of analytics and how they’re used in everything to some extent. The major industries that use it are insurance, banking, the stock market, the auto industry, gambling, and the government. The others were oil and gas, energy, trucking, and political campaigns.

Barrett thanked Sherry for her educational lesson, and we laughed. But he liked numbers, and it sounded interesting. Sherry also said he should look into being an actuary. While analytics looks for risk, actuaries are data scientists and work in a broader field. Now, Barrett needed to figure out how to make money doing it and if it was right for him.

Barrett’s senses improved from the last treatment and enhanced his mind-reading. Then, there were the physical improvements. His body tone was more defined and stronger, too. Barrett also noticed improvements in his reflexes and running speed. He’d have to be careful not to show too much progress to Sensi Hurato. That would make him suspicious of what Nana was doing to him.

The year passed quickly, and he was approaching his twelfth birthday. Nana and Barrett had returned from the last treatment over five months ago, and he experienced another growth spurt. Barrett was now 5’9” tall and weighed 165 lbs. His senses didn’t improve much after the last treatment. But he still saw physical improvements, and something new was happening to his brain. Barrett always had a great memory and a high IQ, but he seemed smarter and could recall things or process information faster.

Several other things happened. Barrett had earned enough college credits to be a Junior and also learned German, French, Arabic, and Farci. Cassday escaped from minimum security prison and was seen entering Mexico. Nana thought she was going to try to visit her parents and doubted she would ever return. Faced with the harsh reality of life, Callie, Chloe, Sadie, Sage, and Skylar seemed to turn their lives around. Nana offered to pay for college if they maintained a 3.0 grade average.

Nana had sold her children’s homes and possessions and put the money in their trusts. Barrett reduced his dog training to two days a week and raised his fee, hoping to ease his waiting list. It didn’t happen, but he had more free time. Then Nana told Barrett he needed a hobby to take his mind off school and dog training. Barrett consulted Sensi Hurato, recommending something physical that required him to work with his hands.

Barrett searched online, researched at the library, and decided to restore an old Harley Davidson motorcycle one of his customers had in the garage. The customer’s husband had attempted to restore it years ago but lost interest. It had been sitting disassembled in boxes in the garage. The customer practically gave it to him, and Nana regretted suggesting a hobby.

She said you could restore it but never ride it. I’ve lost several friends due to motorcycle accidents, and I don’t want to lose you. Barrett said don’t worry, Nana, he won’t ride it but will sell it when it’s finished. Barrett said he’d restore a car or truck next if he liked doing that work. Nana laughed inside and thought she had created another monster within Barrett.

Then the day came Barrett dreaded most, and he and Nana boarded the plane for Switzerland. The female airline attendants were friendly to Barrett, but Nana wasn’t worried. Because Doctor Andros had tested Barrett’s pheromones, they didn’t excite the female test group. Doctor Andros did say the test group found Barrett’s sweat pleasant-smelling and reported it had a citrus or sweet smell. But it didn’t excite them. The lab tests confirmed his findings.

What Doctor Andros failed to do was ask what excited Barrett about females. If he had Barrett’s favorite nurse wear something sexy, his tests would have turned out differently. He preferred a petite athletic form like his own, not one that was overly developed on top. Long legs, hair, and being pretty were a definite plus. That would have released his pheromones and aroused the entire test group.

Barrett had taken four more courses in automotive engineering at another online college. Barrett wanted to restore an old Hummer and convert it to an electric vehicle for his use. However, Barrett felt automobile manufacturers missed the boat when designing electric vehicles. He thought the failure to have solar panels on the roof and a small gas or diesel generator to recharge the batteries was an error.

They put more batteries in instead of designing an efficient recharging system. Also, depending on plug-in recharging, which was time-consuming and limited places to do it, made electric vehicles not appealing to most consumers. His idea was to design an efficient recharging system to reduce the number of batteries. That would make plug-in recharging an option instead of a necessity and reduce the cost.

So, during the flight, Barrett studied electric vehicle design and wiring. When dinner arrived, he put his laptop away and thought about what to tell Doctor Andros this visit while eating. Barrett never told Doctor Andros everything that happened to him. Mind reading was one of the things he kept private. Barrett told Doctor Andros everything else but not the full effects.

Barrett didn’t realize that he made Doctor Andros do more research and alter the formula to achieve the desired results. Doctor Andros felt close to achieving his goal and looked forward to Barrett’s visit. He had other patients receiving the treatments, but Barrett had exceeded the others’ progress. Doctor Andros could hardly wait for Barrett to reach puberty so he could study his sperm.

Unknown to Madeline and Barrett was Doctor Andros’ ultimate goal. Barrett’s sperm would make him a fortune, selling it to the rich elite. The treatments took years, were expensive, and required traveling to Switzerland twice a year, and few people would do that. But they would travel to receive artificial insemination to have a gifted child. The husbands might object, but the wives would do anything to get it, even without their husband’s knowledge or approval.

When the plane landed in Switzerland, Nana and Barrett went to the hotel, settled, and went to bed. Barrett was deep asleep when he had his first precognitive dream. Doctor Andros was in his office reviewing Barrett’s medical file and talking to himself while doing it. He said Barrett only needs treatments until he turns thirteen. I’ve got to figure out a way to keep them coming so I can collect his sperm.

I need them to come four to six times after Barrett reaches puberty so I collect enough of Barrett’s sperm to sell. Madeline’s treatments end simultaneously, and they will notice a treatment change. Doctor Andros said I’d have to drug them during their visits. Then, he would administer a therapy program to energize and refresh them, and my dream ended.

Waking up the next day, Barrett reviewed his dream from the previous night. He had to devise something to spoil Doctor Andros’ plans and keep Nana and himself safe. After breakfast, they went to the Clinic, and Doctor Andros welcomed them. When his favorite nurse took Barrett to the treatment room, he saw a closet full of metal oxygen tanks. That gave Barrett an idea, but he needed more research first.

The treatments were different this time and worse than a year ago. Barrett was lightheaded, and his whole body ached. Doctor Andros wrote it off as Barrett’s body adapting to the new treatment he had to spend the night. During the night, he received injections all over his body, including his dick.

The next treatment wasn’t as bad, but it was still uncomfortable. Barrett again stayed overnight and received injections again everywhere, including his dick. Barrett wondered if Doctor Andros was trying to start his puberty early. The last treatment wasn’t as bad, and he returned to the hotel suite with Nana. They ate dinner, watched some TV, and then went to bed.

On the flight home, Barrett asked Nana how long he had to receive treatments. Nana said she would have to review the paperwork at home, but it should end soon. Barrett planted the seed and now would watch it grow. Nana wouldn’t tolerate Doctor Andros’ feeble attempts to extend his treatments without a detailed explanation. None of the female flight attendants appealed to Barrett, so they treated them normally.

Barrett continued studying electric vehicle design and wiring but was writing notes on the changes he wanted to make. Barrett drew out the roof design to accommodate the solar panels and the battery storage under the cargo area in the rear. There would be plenty of room with the gas tank removed. Then Barrett realized he needed to learn to weld and put it on his to-do list.

Nana asked Barrett what he was doing, and he told her about his electric Hummer plans. She said that’s an extensive project, and Barrett said he knew it. But he had several years to get it done. Nana thought I had unleashed this monster and laughed inside. Dinner came, and Barrett put his notes and laptop away. While they ate, Nana asked where he would get the Hummer. Barrett told her they were around and would shop for a good deal. But he had to do some preparation first.

Their flight landed, and Zeus and Rosa welcomed them home. Barrett took Zeus outside and played with him for an hour, then went to his room and unpacked. It felt good to be home, and he missed Rosa and Zeus, too. During dinner, Nana told Barrett that she checked the clinic paperwork and that your treatments end on your thirteenth birthday.

Then Nana said her friend Bob Whitlock, who got us the language programs, invited us to a barbeque and swim party for his daughter’s sixteenth birthday. Bob and his wife Patty want to meet you. Bob works at the State Department, and Patty is a college professor. Barrett told Nana he didn’t know how to swim or have swimwear. She said that’s no problem. It’s over two weeks away, and we’ll get you a swimming suit and lessons at the YMCA.

The next morning, Nana took me to the mall, and she and the salesgirl had fun selecting three swimsuits for me. Then we went to the YMCA, and Nana arranged my swimming lessons. For the next two weeks, Barrett took swimming lessons three days a week with Lynn, an off-duty lifeguard. By the time of the party, he could swim the breaststroke, freestyle, and tread water.

The day of the party came, and Nana and Barrett went to the Whitlock’s house. Bob answered the door and yelled at Patty to lock up Kimberly. We had a stud at the door, and everyone laughed. Then Patty arrived and said don’t worry, Bob, I’ll take him and pulled me inside, giggling. Nana and Bob laughed as Patty led me to the den. We sat, and Patty asked me my age and grade in school. Barrett told her that he was twelve and a junior in college. Then Barrett asked hers, and Patty laughed and said he was a cheeky cad.

Patty said wait a minute, did you say you were a junior in college. Barrett said yes, but the next semester, he would be a senior. Patty asked how many courses are you enrolled in. Barrett told her twelve at three different online universities. Nana and Bob sat down, and Nana told Patty they only let you take four online courses per semester. That wasn’t enough for Barrett, so we enrolled him in two more. Barrett said before we went any further, first dates involve kissing, and I’m not into men and boys and winked at Patty.

Bob, Patty, and Nana laughed, bringing in Kimberly and Barrett, who said, “Great, now I have two to choose from.” Come here, sit on my lap, and tell me your age, grade in school, and any secrets you have. Everyone laughed again, including Kimberly. Barrett stood and told Kimberly to let the adults gossip about us privately, and they walked outside. Madeline said you were warned to keep the conversation casual. Now, Barrett won’t answer any more questions about him.

They went to the patio and were surprised to see Barrett holding court with Kimberly’s friends. They didn’t know Kimberly was his type of girl, and his pheromones were released without his knowledge. Bob said Kimberly and her friends are on the junior cheerleading squad. They’re very selective about who they associate with because it could affect their advancement to the senior team. They would never talk to Barrett at school, and Patty said their snobs Bob call a spade a spade, and they laughed.

Barrett had fun swimming and socializing with the girls; when they left, he got kisses and hugs from them. Nana asked Barrett if he had fun today, and he said yes, but Kimberly and her friends were snobs. The way they talk about people is disgusting. Barrett said he liked Kimberly, but the more he spoke to her, the less he cared for her. Nana told Barrett that’s the way some teenage girls are, unfortunately. Barrett said her parents have a lot to do with it, too.

Barrett started having precognitive dreams more often, which were informative and cautionary, and sometimes both were in the same dream. He also began sensing people’s actions before they happened. Barrett first noticed while shopping with Nana. A man walked out of a store, shoving the door open and knocking a lady down. Barrett knew what would happen, but they were too far away to prevent it.

A lot happened in the next few months. Barrett learned to weld with both gas and meg. He finished the Harley, sold it, and bought another one to restore. Barrett located a Hummer with a blown engine and got it dirt cheap. Nana was glad she had a six-car garage. Barrett took two spots and put up a barrier for his workshop. He also continued swimming at Sensi Hurato’s request. Sensi told Barrett it would help him stay agile and improve his endurance. He also continued with his online studies and dog training.

The six months passed quickly, and it was time for another trip to Switzerland. Nana booked the flight and could tell Barrett wasn’t looking forward to it. Nana told Barrett two more treatments were done. I’m not telling Doctor Andros, so don’t say anything to him or the nurses. Nana said she wanted it to be a surprise when we didn’t show up again, and they laughed.

During the flight, Nana introduced Barrett to Poker, and by the time dinner was served, Barrett had a good grasp of how to play the game. When the plane landed, they went to the hotel and settled in their suite. After watching TV for a few hours, they said goodnight and went to bed.

Doctor Andros welcomed them to the Clinic, and the nurse took Barrett to the treatment room. The first treatment was bad, and Barrett threw up and sweated profusely. They had him on an IV to rehydrate him, and he stayed overnight. Barrett felt the injections again in the middle of the night but didn’t wake up. He knew they must have drugged him to keep him asleep.

The second treatment was just as bad, and Barrett wanted to kill Doctor Andros. He spent the night again but didn’t receive any injections. Early the next morning, Barrett sneaked into Doctor Andros’ office and copied his computer files onto a USB drive. The third treatment wasn’t as bad, and Barrett returned to the suite with Nana. While eating dinner, Barrett told Nana how bad the treatment was this time. She was pissed and told Barrett she would take care of it.

The next morning on the way to the airport, Nana called Doctor Andros and chewed his ass out. Doctor Andros apologized and assured Nana that Barrett’s next visit would be pleasant. Nana shocked him when she said we’d think about it and let you know if we would return. Doctor Andros knew he pushed the treatments too far for the desired result. He prayed Barrett didn’t have any adverse effects from the treatments.

On the flight home, Nana continued giving poker lessons to Barrett. By the time lunch was served, Barrett had fully understood the game. Then, after they landed, the customs agent asked Nana what she had done in Switzerland. She said it was none of his business and yelled for a supervisor. The customs agent knew he had screwed up and stamped our passports.

Zeus and Rosa were happy to see us and reported no trouble while we were gone. After unpacking, Barrett and Zeus went outside to play for an hour. During dinner, Barrett shocked Madeline by asking her to open an online stock trading account at Charles Schaub for him and gave her ten thousand dollars in cash. She had never thought about how much money Barrett made training dogs but knew he never asked for any.

Nana asked Barrett,” Will this leave you short for your hobbies?” he shocked her again by saying, no, that’s funded by the motorcycle restoration. So Madeline told Barrett she would get one set up for him and was proud of him. Her children never thought about earning money or investing. They just spent it and always asked for more because they deserved it.

They resumed their normal routines, and Barrett didn’t notice much change from the last treatment. Madeline set up an online stock trading account for Barrett, and as the signature on the account, she watched it. Madeline was worried Barrett invested the whole 10k in stock called Branson Pharmaceuticals. For the first month, nothing changed, and then the stock took off and went from $4.25 per share to $75.89.

Barrett sold half his shares, making over 80k after commission and fees. The stock settled at $59.45 a share, and he had close to 150k in stock and cash in his account. Madeline knew Barrett would do alright from then on and only checked the account once every few months. Then Barrett shocked her again when he told her he was competing in a swim meet at the YMCA.

Madeline knew Barrett continued swimming there but wasn’t taking lessons anymore. Nana asked how he got involved, and he told her Lyn, his swimming teacher, convinced him to try out for it. Barrett told Nana he needed help selecting and, after a pause, said speedo, swim cap, and goggles. Lyn recommended a sporting goods store that carried the YMCA colors. But I’m worried, Nana. The speedos are snug to reduce drag, but he’s a bit large and will be displayed.

Nana laughed and said that meant everyone else would be, too. We’ll get you some warm-ups to wear before and after, and you’ll be fine. Then she asked when the swim meet was, and Barrett said it was Saturday. Nana asked what event he was swimming in, and he told her the 200-meter breaststroke. Nana said we’d go tomorrow, and you could go to the dojo afterward.

That night, Barrett woke up sweating, and his whole body ached. He took a shower, changed the sheets, and returned to sleep. When he woke up, his body still ached, so he took a hot shower and felt better. Then Barrett put on a pair of jeans and shit another growth spurt. So, a short shopping trip turned into an all-morning affair. This time, he needed shirts and pants, and he felt like a Ken doll by the time it was over.

He was six foot now and 175 lbs. his waist size hadn’t changed, but everything else did, and Nana and the salesgirl had fun with him. Then they went to the sporting goods store, and he was embarrassed to leave the dressing room. Nana insisted on him coming out so they could see the fit. Barrett did, and Nana and the salesgirl responded,” Oh my,” and they giggled. They got everything he needed and a pair of warm-ups that he could wear for other occasions.

Chapter 3

Saturday arrived, and Nana and Rosa took Barrett to the YMCA. They separated, and Barrett went to the competitors’ area and signed up for his event. Then he went to the locker room and waited. Nana and Rosa sat in the bleachers and were joined by Bob and Patty Whitlock, whom she had invited. Patty said they didn’t know Barrett was a competitive swimmer. Nana said neither did I until this week.

He had just learned to swim before Kimberly’s birthday party. Barrett’s been swimming here three days a week since, and his swimming instructor, Lyn, convinced him to compete today. Bob said he won’t do well with only a few months of training. Most of these kids train for years, and Nana asks Bob if he wants to bet. Bob said sure, and the bet was dinner at the winner’s restaurant of choice.

The swim meet started, and Barrett swam in the third race. The response was unanimous when he came out and jumped in the pool to warm up. Patty said oh my god, Kimberly would regret not coming today, and everyone laughed. According to the announcer, two hundred meters was four lengths of the pool. Then he called the swimmers up on the blocks.

When the buzzer sounded, the race was on, and the swimmers were even until the first turn. Barrett and another boy pulled away from the group. On the second turn, they were still even, and two more swimmers were close behind. After the final turn, Barrett pulled away and won by two lengths from the second-place finisher. Everyone was cheering except for Bob, who complained that Madeline had set him up.

Barrett quickly put on his warm-ups, and then Lyn hugged him and said he had set an event record. After the awards were presented, he went into the stands and joined the group. Everyone hugged Barrett but Bob, who shook his hand. Bob asked if that was Barrett’s first race, and he said yes, and my last one surprised everyone. Patty asked why, and Barrett told her he had no interest in competitive swimming.

Patty started to ask another question, and Barrett said hold your horses, Missy. The hug got you one question, and if you want more, it will cost you something, and everyone laughed. Nana told Bob Friday night at Carlone’s Steakhouse, and Bob groaned. Nana told him she went easy on you, so stop complaining. They said goodbye, and Nana, Rosa, and Barrett went home.

Barrett asked Zeus if he wanted to check out some yard sales. Zeus barked, so they took off and walked down the street. Rosa told Madeline she would swear Zeus understood what Barrett was saying, and they laughed. Two hours later, a pickup truck pulled into the driveway. Barrett and a man unloaded the truck into the garage while Zeus watched. Then Barrett gave the man some money, shook his hand, and the man left. Nana asked Barrett what he bought, and he said three wrecked motorcycles. Dan, the man in the truck, was nice enough to haul them here for $25.

Nana and Barrett went to Carlone’s Steakhouse Friday night and met Bob, Patty, and Kimberly Whitlock. When seated and ordered dinner, Bob asked Barrett if he would like to get a tour of the Department of State on Monday. Barrett said he had an appointment but could move it to Tuesday and would love a tour. Patty asked what appointment he had, and Barrett asked Mrs. Whitlock if your daddy spanked your bottom a lot, causing laughter.

Dinner arrived, and Barrett asked Kimberly if her mother had told her about his swim meet. Kimberly said not much at all. It was just that they went, and you won a race. Barrett said oh, I guess it’s better you didn’t know and went back to eating dinner. Kimberly asked her mother what else happened at Barrett’s swim meet. Nana couldn’t help but laugh along with Bob and then Patty.

Finally, Patty told Kimberly she would tell her later, and they finished dinner. We thanked the Whitlocks for dinner and said goodbye. On the way home, Nana said I’d bet Patty regrets getting so nosey. Barrett said it was the only thing he could think of other than spanking her ass. Nana said it would have livened up the restaurant, and they laughed. Barrett said goodnight to Nana when they arrived home and went to bed.

At the Whitlocks, Bob and Patty were getting ready for bed, and Patty said she would kill Barrett. Bob laughed and told Patty Madeline warned you, and you keep trying to get information about Barrett. He would tell us if Barrett wanted us to know about his appointment. Bob said you never answered Barrett’s question. Did your daddy spank your bottom a lot? Patty jumped on Bob, and he said oh, that got you excited and they laughed. Kimberly was in her bedroom searching the internet for pictures of swim meet after her mom told her about Barrett’s speedo.

Monday morning, Barrett arrived at the Department of State and asked for Robert Whitlock. The guard asked for his ID, and Barrett showed him his passport. Barrett was given a visitor badge and directions to Robert Whitlock’s office. When Barrett entered the office, Mr. Whitlock welcomed him. Barrett told Mr. Whitlock he appreciated the tour but wondered about the real reason for his visit.

Mr. Whitlock laughed and asked Barrett to call him Bob. Then he said you were asked to come in because you’re an extremely intelligent and gifted young man. Barrett, you learned six of the most difficult languages in a few months. Some of our diplomats spend years in a country and never fully grasp the language. Bob said you’re here because the Department of State wants you to be an off-the-books diplomatic apprentice.

Barrett asked Bob what it would entail and if it was dangerous. Bob told Barrett I wouldn’t lie to you. There could be risks, but we don’t expect anything to happen. We want you to learn the remaining six languages we have programs for, then take the diplomatic training course on CDs. We want you to attend diplomatic dinners during and after learning the languages and completing the training course. It won’t occupy much of your time as there are maybe six or seven a year. Occasionally, we may ask you to attend a political event that foreign nationals attend to eavesdrop on their conversations.

Barrett said it sounds fine, and you don’t have to butter me up. How are you going to handle my Nana? Bob laughed and told Barrett he had a way of words. But she will be invited to go with you to dinner as my guest. You’ll have to go alone for some events; we’ll work that out if and when they come. Barrett asked who would know I was working for the Department of State. Bob said only three people: the President, me, and you. No one else will or should know, including our families.

Barrett said he agreed and wished Bob good luck with his wife. She is like a hound dog searching for a bone, and they laugh. Bob gave Barrett a brief tour, followed by the language and training CDs. Bob asked to see Barrett’s phone, and then he gave Barrett one made by the same manufacturer but a top-of-line model. Bob said it’s a secure phone, so transfer your SIM and information onto it.

Barrett said goodbye to Bob and took an Uber home. Luckily, Nana wasn’t home, so he put everything out of sight in his room. Barrett knew he had to learn the languages and training program in private. It would take longer, but it had to be done. Then he looked at Doctor Andros’ computer files on the USB drive he had copied them to. They were as expected, and Doctor Andros had files on all his patents. Barrett examined his and Nana’s, and they were as he expected.

Doctor Andros listed what he hoped to achieve with me and then made notes beside each. Everything Barrett told him that had happened to him was listed as the goal of treatment. Two items that had failed notations beside them were mind reading and telekinesis. Barrett didn’t tell Doctor Andros he could read minds and hadn’t experienced telekinesis. One item that was missing was precognition and precognitive dreams.

Next week was Barrett’s thirteenth birthday and his and Nana’s final treatments at Doctor Andros’ Clinic. Nana had agreed to return but told Doctor Andros there were conditions and she would tell him when we arrived. Nana said that so Doctor Andros couldn’t prepare ahead of time. Barrett still didn’t want to go but had little choice.

But Barrett was determined to erase their files, so there was no record for anyone to find. Then there was Doctor Andros, who would also have to be dealt with. Stopping going for useless future treatments would piss off Doctor Andros, and he wouldn’t find out until we didn’t show up for treatments in six months. And then Doctor Andros would be desperate, and their lives would surely be in danger from Doctor Andros’ quest to get Barrett’s sperm.

The day came for their flight to Switzerland. They said goodbye to Zeus and Rosa and went to the airport. Barrett’s precognition activated when they reached the TSA security checkpoint. He identified the threat immediately, but it wasn’t to them. Barrett’s precognition and precognitive dreams had advanced since his last treatment. It wasn’t uncommon to have them, and he usually wouldn’t get involved unless it was serious. Even then, he would find a discrete way to intercede without bringing undue attention to himself.

The threat was a male TSA agent, and he was looking for an attractive female to take into a private room for further inspection. His target was the young woman behind Barrett. So Barrett warned her that if she was selected for further inspection, she should demand a female agent. When she asked why, Barrett said the pervert was working today and proceeded through security.

The TSA agent stopped her for a private screening, but she called him a pervert and demanded a female agent. Barrett and Nana continued to their gate laughing and boarded their flight to Switzerland. They were well cared for during the flight because Barrett’s favorite flight attendant was working. Nana continued his poker education and showed Barrett the ways players cheat. He also learned card shuffling and dealing. When he went to the restroom, one fight attendant offered to teach Barrett strip poker.

Returning to his seat, Barrett asked Nana what strip poker was, and Nana laughed and then told him. The flight landed an hour after they finished dinner. They went to the hotel check-in, settled in the suite, and discussed what would happen tomorrow. Nana reminded Barrett not to say anything about ending treatments to Doctor Andros. She wanted it to be a complete surprise. Then they said goodnight and went to bed, and Barrett had a precognitive dream.

Barrett watched Doctor Andros prepare his treatment for the next three days in the Clinic’s small lab. The Doctor was talking to himself and said maybe it’s a good thing Barrett can’t mind read. If he could, he would know what my plan was for him. In six months or so, Barrett will enter puberty, and all his hard work will pay off. Doctor Andros said to make his dose normal, so he had no side effects, and my dream ended.

The next morning, Doctor Andros welcomed Mrs. Thompson and Barrett. Nana told him the conditions for continued treatment, and Doctor Andros readily agreed. Barrett read his mind, and the Doctor was happy he had made the treatments normal this time. The nurse took Barrett to the treatment room and prepared him. The first treatment, while uncomfortable, was fine, and Barrett returned to their suite that evening.

The second treatment went fine, and so did the third. While getting dressed, Barrett stole the Doctor’s keys from his lab coat. Then, he read the nurse’s mind and got the alarm code for the Clinic. Nana and Barrett returned to the hotel, ate dinner, watched TV, and then went to bed.

In the middle of the night, Barrett exited the hotel by the back entrance, carefully avoiding the security cameras, and returned to the Clinic. Barrett turned a gas valve just enough to smell gas. It was used to heat liquids and would look like the Doctor forgot to shut it off completely. The Barrett left the Doctor’s keys under his desk beside the chair, returned to the suite, and went to sleep.

The next morning, Nana and Barrett checked out of the hotel and took the first flight home. It was Saturday morning, so Barrett knew the Clinic was closed for the weekend. Doctor Andros was the only one who could be there over the weekend, and Barrett silently wished he would. On the flight home, Barrett researched gages, lights, and a combination navigation radio for the Hummer. Everything needed to be changed when he converted to an electric vehicle.

When they arrived home, Zeus and Rosa welcomed them. Madeline told Rosa that it was their last trip to the Clinic. The Doctor said Barrett was cured and made Rosa happy. Madeline had told her Barrett had a rare disease and the only place they could get treatment was in Switzerland. Barrett took Zeus for a walk to check out what was happening in the neighborhood.

They saw a pretty young lady cleaning up from a yard sale two blocks away. Barrett introduced himself and helped her clean up. Her name was Laura Wood, and she found out her husband had gone on vacation with his assistant instead of on a business trip. So Laura sold everything in the house today. Tomorrow, she will sell what is in the garage.

When Laura learned I trained dogs, she said that growing up, they always had dogs. Her husband, Kevin, didn’t like them and wouldn’t let her have one. But now he’s gone, Laura wanted a dog like Zeus for protection. Barrett said one of his customers had a German Shepherd who was a year and a half old and was looking for someone to adopt him. They had to move to Manhattan for a job promotion, and that’s no place for a large dog.

Barrett called Caroline Bozeman and told her he had found a new home for Rocky. Laura was excited and gave Barrett Kevin’s rolling mechanic’s tool chest as a thank you. They arranged for Barrett to go with Laura to pick up Rocky on Monday. Laura was so happy that she hugged and French kissed Barrett, shocking him. He’d been kissed but never like that before. They said goodbye, and Barrett carefully pulled and pushed the tool chest home. It was almost as tall as Barrett and full of tools. So, it was heavy and difficult to balance while moving.

Nana saw Barrett pulling the tool chest up the driveway and asked where he got it. Barrett told Nana about Laura and her husband, Kevin. Then, about finding her a dog, Nana laughed and told Barrett to be careful. Laura is emotional and may do things she wouldn’t normally do. Barrett said that explains the kiss with tongue, and Nana almost fell over laughing so hard. After dinner and watching TV for an hour, they said goodnight and went to bed.

Sunday, Barrett searched the internet to see if there was news on the Clinic in Switzerland. He found a small article about an explosion at a clinic that killed one man. There wasn’t any more information, so he could check again in a week or two. Barrett spent the rest of the day catching up on his online course homework. Nana called him to dinner just as he finished.

Nana told Barrett they were invited to a dinner at the Japanese Embassy as Bob and Patty Whitlock’s guests. She said I needed a suit for dinner so we’ll go shopping on Tuesday morning. Nana said she hadn’t attended an event like this in a long time and was looking forward to it. Barrett said having dinner with Patty again should be fun, and Nana laughed.

Monday, Barrett went with Laura Wood to Caroline Bozeman’s house. Rocky loved Laura, which made Caroline happy but sad, giving him away. Rocky checked out his new digs when they returned to Laura’s house. He was delighted to have a larger backyard. Barrett was about to leave when the doorbell rang. Rocky went with Laura to the door, and it was her husband, Kevin.

Kevin asked Laura why his key didn’t work, and he started inside when Rocky growled and showed his teeth. Laura asked Kevin if he had enjoyed his vacation with Pam. Kevin said he was on a business trip, and Laura told him not, according to the PI report. The only business you were performing was in the bedroom. Kevin said let me explain, and Laura said he could do that when our attorneys meet.

Then Laura slammed the door shut in Kevin’s face. Barrett warned Laura that Kevin wouldn’t give up easily and that she should call him if she needed help. On the way home, Barrett thought about the hug and French kiss he received after saying goodbye. Then, he had precognition and knew what would happen. Barrett heard a car coming down the street at a high rate of speed and jumped off the sidewalk at the last moment. A vehicle hopped the curb, ran over the sidewalk where he was, and hit a tree.

The homeowner came outside and said she had called 911. We introduced ourselves, and her name was Maria Browner. Maria said she had seen the whole thing from the kitchen window. Then she asked why someone would want to kill you. Thankfully, the Police showed up before Barrett could answer Maria’s question. Then Sergent Davidson showed up, saw me, and laughed. Sergent Davidson took my statement and said his next stop was Laura Wood’s house because that’s her husband, Kevin, was pointing at a man on a stretcher.

Tuesday morning, Nana and Barrett were at a men’s store he’d never seen before. When they walked inside, a man said it’s good to see you again, Mrs. Thompson. Nana said thank you, Antonio, and that is my grandson Barrett. When Antonio learned I was thirteen, he told Nana no more than two suits. Barrett will outgrow them within a year or two. But we make two pairs of pants and leave one untailored.

Nana agreed, and I was measured from my head to my feet. When Antonio finished, Nana asked if one suit could be ready by a week from Friday. We have an important event to attend. Antonio said yes, come next Tuesday for a fitting, and it will be ready by Friday. The second one, Antiono, said it would be ready in about a month. We thanked him, and then there was more shopping. Next were dress shirts, ties, belts, socks, and shoes.

When we finished, Nana dropped me off at the dojo. Sensi Hurato laughed at my Gee and said he would get me a new one. Then Sensi put me through a two-hour rigorous workout. Then we spoke in Chinese until Nana picked me up. On the way home, Nana said that no local dress shops have formal dresses suitable for dinner. We may have to go dress shopping in New York this weekend, and Barrett groaned, causing Nana to laugh.

The night of the Japanese Embassy Dinner arrived, and luckily, Nana found a dress she liked locally. We picked up my suit, and Nana picked out my shirt and tie. The town car Nana ordered arrived and drove us to the Embassy. We met Bob and Patty Whitlock in the lobby and entered the reception line. I bowed to the Japanese ambassador and spoke in Japanese, thanking him for inviting me. Next, I moved to the ambassador’s wife, continued speaking Japanese, and told her how lovely she looked tonight. Then I asked if she had any daughters, and she laughed.

Nana and Patty were socializing, and so was Bob. I stood out of the way and watched everyone. Then, something brought my attention to a female server. She was taking wallets out of women’s purses and giving them to a man by the entrance to the kitchen. I thought for a second, then found the Japanese ambassador and apologized for interrupting him. Then I told him what I saw, and he dispatched his security team. They caught the man and women, and all the women got their wallets back from the ambassador himself.

Bob came to me and said Barrett, you handled that perfectly. Let them take the action and return the stolen items. That way, it didn’t cause a scene, ruin the dinner, and embarrass the ambassador. The rest of the evening, there were no more incidents. The dinner was good, although the portions were small. At the end of the dinner, there was a brief mingling to say goodbye.

We found Bob and Patty Whitlock, thanked them for inviting us, and told them we were leaving. Patty asked Barrett what he had said to the ambassador’s wife in the reception line. Barrett asked Mrs. Whitlock if she was going commando because he did not see any panty lines. That caused Bob and Nana to laugh, and then Patty joined them. On the way home, Nana said Patty would never learn. When they arrived home, they said goodnight and went to bed.

At the Whitlock house, Bob and Patty were undressing for bed. Patty told Bob that Barrett frustrates me to no end. He won’t answer a simple question and then says something to embarrass me. Bob said you didn’t answer his question either. Then Patty dropped her dress, and Bob said my goodness, Patty, you were going commando. Bob picked up Patty and put her across his lap.

Patty was screaming for Bob to let her go. Bob told her she was a bad little girl flashing poor Barrett and spanked her ass twice. Patty wiggled free and attacked Bob, who laughed, and something got you excited, Patty. Was it the spanking or flashing your goodies at Barrett? Little did they know Kimberly heard her mother scream, went to their room, and listened.

Barrett resumed his regular schedule and trained dogs two days a week. He did his stock trading early in the morning and was doing very well. Barrett got his stock tips from mind-reading customers, business people, and random people on the street. Then, his motorcycle restoration business was doing well. He has sold three motorcycles so far.

The Hummer was progressing nicely. He pulled the motor, transmission, and gas tank. Barrett altered the roof so it looked like it had a custom built-in roof rack. It was sloped back in front to reduce wind drag and had drain channels every few feet. The roof rack would hold the solar panels. Next, Barrett needed to strip out the interior and engine compartment and remove the lights, bumpers, and trim.

Barrett did his forms and tai chi every morning and went to the dojo three days a week. He also swam at the YMCA on his non-training days. Lyn was disappointed Barrett wouldn’t complete it anymore. Lyn didn’t understand when Barrett told her he had no time for training. Lyn asked what a thirteen-year-old boy would be doing so that he could spend a few hours a day training. Barrett never answered her.

When the time came for their normal trip to Switzerland, Nana called the Clinic. The phone number was no longer in service. Then Nana called Doctor Andros’ cell phone and got the same message. Nana said the Clinic must have closed or was shut down, and they were glad that part of their lives was over.

The college semester ended, and Barrett had enough credits to get his bachelor’s degree in computer science. It wasn’t what he wanted to do, but that’s what he qualified for, so Barrett took it. Now, he was taking a semester or two off to decide what he wanted to specialize in college. Nana wasn’t happy about it, but none of her children got college degrees, and Barrett was only thirteen.

Nana and Barrett attended two more embassy dinners with Bob and Patty Whitlock. They were at the German and French embassies. Patty played nice and didn’t ask Barrett any questions. Nana said Patty learned her lesson, and Barrett said there was no chance in hell Patty’s learned anything. I’ll bet she complains to Bob about me after every dinner. Inquiring minds want to know what Bob does about it and if spanking is involved, and Nana laughed.

Then Bob called Barrett and asked if he could get a week off to do some training. Barrett said yes but asked how he would get it approved by Nana. Bob told Barrett he would talk to her at Kimberly’s birthday party on Saturday. Then he asked Barrett if he could stop by his office tomorrow for a few minutes to discuss the training. They agreed on a time, and Barrett wondered what Bob had planned for him.

During dinner, Nana said we’d been invited to the Whitlock’s on Saturday for Kimberly’s seventeenth birthday party. She told Barrett to check and see if his shorts and swimsuit still fit. Barrett didn’t wear shorts because training dogs and working in the garage on motorcycles and the Hummer wasn’t practical. But the main reason was they didn’t offer much support or hide his equipment.

The next morning, Barrett tried on his shorts and swimsuit after his shower. They didn’t fit, and then he realized Nana had set him up. She knew he couldn’t wear the same clothes as last year to the party even if they fit. So when he went to breakfast, Barrett said nothing fit. You’ll have to go alone this time. Nana laughed and said, You’re not getting off that easily. We are going shopping tomorrow morning, and Barrett groaned.

After breakfast, Barrett took off for his morning dog training appointment. When he finished, he headed to Bob’s work. They had agreed to meet at 11 am, allowing Barrett to keep his morning appointment. When he arrived at the Department of State, they had a guard with a dog at the metal detector. Barrett went to the reception desk, checked in, and got his visitor’s pass.

The guard dog started barking when Barrett approached the metal detector, bringing everyone’s attention to him. Barrett bent down and said you must have smelled Missy. The dog stopped barking and listened to Barrett. He told the guard dog Missy is a French Poodle, and you know those French bitches are after only one thing. Then Barrett petted the guard dog, got up, and walked through the metal detector.

The guards were shocked initially, then laughed at what Barrett told the dog. Bob was on the phone when Barrett arrived at his office, so he waited outside. Bob saw him and waved for him to come inside and have a seat. When Bob finished his call, he told Barrett he had caused quite a disturbance in the lobby. We were under heightened alert, so a guard and a dog were at the metal detector as a precaution.

The dog saw you and started barking, then you bent down and told the dog something, and he stopped. Then you talked to the guard dog, petted it, got up, and left. Bob asked Barrett how he could do that with a guard dog. Barrett told Bob he’d tell him, but it was top secret, and he could tell no one, especially his nosy wife. Bob laughed and agreed.

Barrett told Bob he had been training dogs for over five years. He taught a female French Poodle this morning, and the guard dog smelled it on him. So he told the dog that French bitches were after only one thing, gave the dog some attention, and left. Bob laughed and said the guards left out the part about French bitches. Barrett said well, they heard it and were laughing when I left.

Bob told Barrett about the driver’s training course they give to key field personnel. Barrett said I’m two years away from getting my driver’s license. Why now. Bob told him it never hurts to be prepared if he needs it. Then Bob took Barrett to a room where they took his picture, and they returned to Bob’s office. A man walked in, gave Bob an envelope, and left.

Bob looked in the envelope and gave it to Barrett. He said, you’ll need it for the training course, and Barrett looked and saw a driver’s license that said he was sixteen. Bob said, you’re taking the course as a diplomat’s son, and hide that in your wallet. I’ll get Madeline’s approval on Saturday. Don’t tell her about the driver’s license or training. I’m telling her it is diplomatic training, so she’ll approve. Bob told me the training course starts a week from Monday so clear your schedule and we said goodbye.

Nana and Barrett went to the outlet center the next day and got shorts and shirts from the Nordstrom Rack. That was the fourth store they visited to find shorts that would fit right. The salesgirl recommended that Barrett wear compression shorts instead of boxers with the shorts. After finding out what compression shorts were, they went to the sporting goods store and got six pairs.

The last stop was the mall to get a swimsuit. Nana and the salesgirl had fun selecting the right one for Barrett. Thankfully, it had an interlining, so he wasn’t on total display. Then they got lunch, and Nana dropped Barrett off at the dojo. Sensi Hurato put Barrett through a grueling two-hour training session, and then they relaxed and conversed in Chinese until Nana picked him up.

Chapter 4

Saturday arrived, and they drove to the Whitlock’s house. Barrett brought Zeus with them, this time surprising Nana. Nana didn’t know what Barrett had planned, but she knew it would be interesting. When they arrived, Patty answered the door. Barrett told Zeus to check Mrs. Whitlock out, and Patty asked who the dog was. Zeus smelled Patty and then walked around her. Barrett asked Zeus if she had passed inspection, and he barked his approval. Bob was watching and started laughing, followed by Nana and Patty.

Patty asked again whose dog it was, and Barrett said Nana hired a guard dog for me. Women were running around the area commando, so she worried about me. That brought another round of laughter, and Barrett told Zeus to let’s say hello to the birthday girl. Barrett and Zeus went to the patio, and he whispered in Zeus’s ear. Patty, Bob, and Nana followed them to the patio and watched.

Kimberly was lying on her stomach when Zeus kissed her. She screamed and jumped up, leaving her top on the lounge. Everyone was laughing, and then Kimberly realized she was topless and covered herself. Barrett asked Kimberly if she liked Zeus’s birthday kiss and returned to the den. Kimberly charged in and asked whose dog it was. Bob told her Madeline had hired Zeus to protect Barrett from women going around the commando in the area. But you’re safe, Kimberly. Topless girls aren’t on his protection list, and everyone laughed again.

Barrett, Kimberly, and Zeus went outside, and Patty said Barrett was out of control. Madeline told Patty you bring all this on yourself. Zeus is Barrett’s dog, and he brought him today to prank you. What you don’t know is he looks forward to you asking questions. The rest of the party was uneventful, and Bob got Madeline’s approval for the diplomatic training when Patty went outside. Bob told Madeline Patty didn’t need to know about the training, and they laughed.

On the way home, Nana told Barrett about the diplomatic training course. Barrett played like he didn’t know and agreed to go. He said Nana, maybe it would help him deal with Patty, and they laughed. Nana acknowledged Patty would give up on her quest to learn more about you. Barrett said it was Patty’s nature to want information, and he pitied Bob because his job requires secrecy.

The next week passed fast, and on Monday at 4:30 am, a car picked up Barrett and took him to the driving class. He was dropped off at a Holiday Inn Express, checked in, and got set in his room. Then he ate breakfast and, at 8 am, boarded a van with twelve other people who took him to the driving class. Reading their minds on the way to the course, Barrett realized that different government agencies also used this training course.

On the first day, the program director welcomed us to the course and told us there would be periodic tests. Passing the tests was required to advance to the next level of instruction. If you fail one test, you will be held back and given a second chance. You are sent home if you fail two tests, so pay attention. The first class was on safety and rules for the course, followed by a test on what we learned. We were given a lunch break and then had driving simulator training for the rest of the day.

Four fewer people were on the van ride back to the Holliday Inn Express. Upon arriving at the Inn, Barrett got dinner at a nearby restaurant. Then he returned to his room and called Nana. Bob had given him a script to read to satisfy Nana’s curiosity. After answering all Nana’s questions, they said goodnight. Then Barrett studied the optional material the instructors gave out at the day’s end.

On the second day, they started in the classroom again. The instructor asked how many people had studied the optional material the previous night. Only Barrett raised his hand, so everyone else had to study the material. Barrett took a test, then went to the race track and learned how to control skids turning corners. After lunch, he learned how to change direction at highway speed while the rest of the class learned controlled skids. They were given optional material to study again at the end of the day.

At the beginning of the third day, the instructor asked how many had studied the optional material. Everyone raised their hands, he said good, and the tests were passed out. The rest of the class didn’t realize Barrett had taken a test on the optional material yesterday. He was the only one who passed the test, so he went to the racetrack. Today, Barrett learned how to spot and lose a tail. It took all day to use what he had learned the previous day and the new things they taught him.

The rest of the class was now a full day behind Barrett, and they were unhappy. We were given optional material to study again at the end of the day. The van going back to the Inn was two people light, leaving six of us in the class. Upon arrival, he went to the same restaurant as last night for dinner. Barrett’s precognition activated after dinner, and he knew what would happen.

Barrett started walking across the street, and as the speeding car got close, he walked faster. That caused the vehicle to veer left, and Barrett sprinted to the other side of the road. The vehicle overcorrected, lost control, and crashed when Barrett entered the Holliday Inn Express. He called Nana and told her about his day per Bob’s script. When Nana was out of questions, they said goodnight. Barrett studied the optional material and then went to bed.

The next day, there were three in the van, plus Barrett. The instructor told them two students stole a car and then crashed and were in serious condition in the hospital. The instructor handed out the tests for the optional material, and Barrett was the only one who passed. Barrett spent the morning learning how to avoid being boxed in and how to escape if it happened. Then, in the afternoon, he learned how to avoid a roadblock and how to break through one.

At the end of the day, they gave me a certificate of completion and a leather jacket with the school’s name and shook my hand. When I arrived back at the Holliday Inn Express, my driver waited for me. So Barrett packed, checked out, and we headed home a day early. Nana was surprised to see me, and Zeus was excited. Barrett paid attention and told Nana we finished a day early because one instructor got sick. When Zeus settled down, Barrett said goodnight, went to bed, and crashed.

The next morning, Barrett got a text from Bob asking to meet at Denny’s at 10 am. He texted back, agreeing to the meeting. Barrett walked into Denny’s and saw Bob in a rear corner booth. When he sat down, Bob asked what the hell happened at the training course. Barrett laughed and told Bob the whole story, minus the attempted hit-and-run. Bob said the course director sent letters to all the agencies in attendance, which wasn’t nice. Bob smiled, and we were the only ones to get a glowing review and laughed.

Bob asked Barrett liked the training course. Barrett said he loved the course and training and learned a lot of interesting things. Barrett said he learned to spot and lose a tail, avoid being boxed in, and escape if it happened. He also learned how to avoid a roadblock and how to break through one. Then there were the high-speed maneuvers, and that was the highlights. Bob congratulated Barrett, and they said goodbye.

Barrett’s fourteenth birthday was next week, and puberty him like a Mack truck. Nana wanted Barrett to see Doctor Charlotte Blake, his pediatrician, and Barrett laughed and asked if it was a good idea. Nana laughed and said I know you don’t care for her, but maybe she can help so Barrett reluctantly agreed. It turned out she was on vacation, and her first appointment available was on Barretts birthday. Nana scheduled it and told Barrett to do some research online in the meantime.

Barrett already did that and was masturbating two or three times a day, and his cock never went fully soft. Then Barrett wondered if the treatments Doctor Andros gave him had something to do with it. The day finally came for their Doctor’s appointment, and Barrett had mixed feelings about it. As she liked to be called, Doctor Charlotte welcomed them, had Barrett undress, and put on a gown.

She measured his height and weight, took blood, and asked Barrett to go to the bathroom to get a urine sample. After taking his blood pressure and checking his heart and lungs, Doctor Charlotte asked why they visited. Before Nana could answer, Barrett said Nana wanted to confirm I was alive and well, and everyone laughed. Then Nana told her the real reason for their visit.

Doctor Charlotte said, “Let’s check things out and be sure everything is ok,” lifted Barrett’s gown, said, “Oh my,” and smiled. She felt Barrett’s balls first, then his cock which got hard right away. Barrett read her mind, and Doctor Charlotte wanted a sperm sample to impregnate herself. She and her husband have been trying to have a child for over two years, but nothing has worked.

Doctor Charlotte said everything seemed fine, but she needed a sperm sample to test to be sure. Before Nana could answer, Barrett said let’s wait until the blood and urine tests return and Nana agreed to a disappointed Doctor Charlotte. The Doctor said she should have the results within ten days and call you for another appointment. Nana and Barrett thanked Doctor Charlotte and left.

On the way home, Nana asked why Barrett didn’t want to give a sperm sample. Barrett told Nana that he felt Doctor Andros, the last few visits, was trying to jumpstart my puberty. I wondered why he would do that, and it hit me when Doctor Charlotte asked for my sperm sample. Nana said oh my god, the reason he pushed you so hard was to sell you sperm. Barrett said he didn’t object to testing his sperm if it’s done anonymously through the mail and with no names.

If Doctor Charlotte tests it here, there will be a detailed record. My sperm was the only thing Doctor Andros hadn’t tested yet, so the blood and urine should come back normal. Nana asked Barrett to research online and find a mail-in testing lab. Then we’ll send it from somewhere far away, like California, and check the results online from somewhere else, like Florida. Barrett agreed that if someone wanted to track us, it would be impossible.

Then Nana wanted to throw Barrett a surprise fourteenth birthday party, but he told her ahead of time that he didn’t want one. So she made dinner reservations at Carlone’s Steakhouse for the Whitlocks and them. It would be a small and intimate dinner with no gifts. On Friday night, Nana told Barrett she was taking him to dinner for his birthday. He knew he’d been set up when he saw the Whitlocks.