THE KELLY'S COME TO AMERICA

Chapter 31

	Over the course of the week following David and his family 
landing in Ohio, David felt like he had been run in circles.
	"You know, mom, while I have had lots of fun over the last week 
with doing the commercials and everything, I'm glad it's over. I 
honestly don't see how people last very long doing this sort of thing." 
Mrs. Kessler was told as they entered the Kimberly-Clark building one 
last time.
	"I'm sure it grows on them after awhile" ,David's mom replied, "I 
will say that I'm really proud of how you handled everything over the 
last couple of days."
	"Your mom's right, David. Who knows, maybe you'll get some other 
offers once the commercials, and the special you helped out with air," 
Tim commented with a smile towards his soon to be fianc�e. David just 
nodded at this. He was more than a little shocked when he was asked 
several days ago if he would be interested in taking part in a health 
documentary concerning bladder control problems in older kids. David 
was a bit hesitant at first to take part in it, but after thinking 
about it overnight he decided to do it.
	"I want to compliment you all on the outstanding job you've all 
done over the past week. I'm sure that some of you were a bit 
embarrassed at times with what we were asking of you, but you all came 
through like total professionals. Now if you would each come up to the 
podium when your name is called with the sealed envelope you given at 
the beginning of the week, we'll verify that the envelope's seal hasn't 
been tampered with and we'll validate the contents inside." Mr. Harris 
told the assembled group. Twenty minutes later the models and their 
families left the building for the final time. John was still going on 
about the contents of the envelope they had been handed.
	"David, I'm happy that you're so excited about the tickets they 
gave us for Cedar Point, but I think you can give it a rest now." Mrs. 
Kessler said in a tired voice several hours later.
	"OK. Would it be OK for me to go to the pool for a while?" David 
replied while turning a bit red.
	"Sure. Why don't you see if Caleb, and your brothers want to join 
you." David nodded at this and went next door to where his brothers and 
Caleb were watching a movie.
	"You guys want to go to the pool with me?" David asked as he 
walked into the room.
	"Sure, hold on while we get our suits on." Tyler and Brandon said 
almost in unison.
	"What about you, Caleb?" David asked as his brothers left the 
room.
	"I'd like to, but I didn't bring anything to swim in." He 
informed his friend in a bit of a gloomy voice.
	"We could see if you'll fit into some of Brandon's trunks, and 
swim pants," Caleb nodded at this since he didn't want to be left out 
of the fun if it could be helped.
	"You start getting undressed, and I'll be right back," David said 
with a smile. Minutes later David returned carrying two sets of swim 
pants and trunks.
	"Here you go." He said as he tossed one set towards Caleb who 
caught them easily.
	"How do they fit?" David asked as he finished pulling up his own 
swim trunks.
	"A bit tight, but they should work well enough," Caleb answered 
as he finished pulling up his own trunks.
	"Great, then let's get my brothers and head down to the pool." 
David stated as he walked towards the door.
	"So do you think your dad is going to finally pop the question?" 
David asked while Brandon and Tyler were in the shallow end of the pool 
and couldn't hear the two older boys. Caleb replied with a shocked 
look.
	"I wasn't aware that my dad had even mentioned anything to you 
about that."
	"Yeah, he asked me a couple of weeks back if I would have any 
problems with his asking my mom to marry him. I get the feeling that he 
wanted my permission or something on the matter." David with a shrug.
	"I know what you mean. He asked me if I would have any problems 
with it as well." Caleb said in response.
	"You do know, of course, that if they do get married and you piss 
me of I'll have to beat you like the red-headed step-brother that 
you'll be." This caused Caleb to get a bit of a frightened look to his 
face till David started laughing and dunked him under the water.
	A couple of hours later the boys returned to their room to get 
cleaned up for dinner. As David expected his brothers threw a minor fit 
over having to get dressed up. They quieted down a bit when David told 
them to shut up and explained that it was a special occasion and that 
he wasn't in any mood for dealing with their whining at the moment. A 
short while later the four boys exited their room and met up with their 
parents in the hotel lobby.
	David let out a low whistle when he saw his mom.
	"You really look nice, mom," he said as the boys came up to her.
	"Thank you, David. You want to tell me what's going on now?" His 
mom inquired while Tim was off making final arrangements for their 
dinner reservations.
	"No." David answered simply with a smile that told his mom he 
knew exactly was going on, but there was going to no way she would be 
able to drag it out of him. Tim came back over a minute later to inform 
the group that the dinner reservations were all set. With this they 
went out and climbed into the car that Tim and decided to rent earlier 
in the week.
	Mrs. Kessler and her sons were shocked at the how high class the 
restaurant seemed when they pulled up to it.
	"Tim are you sure this is the right place?" Carol asked as they 
walked towards the front door.
	"Positive. I want you and the boys to enjoy yourselves and don't 
worry about the cost. I have everything covered," Tim said simply. The 
boys just nodded at this, but their mom gave them a look that told them 
to take it easy on whatever they decided to order. This turned out to 
be rather difficult when the boys, and their mom saw that their menus 
didn't have any pricing information on them. In the end, David just 
decided to throw caution to the wind and ordered something that looked 
good to him. Most of the dinner conversation centered around how well 
David and his brothers during the past week's activities, and what they 
had planned for when they hit Cedar Point and Splash City the next day.
	"OK, all, now that we have finished a very nice and filling meal, 
and each others company I have just one last question to ask.", Tim 
started as he handed Carol a small box, "Carol will you marry me?" This 
announcement took Carol by surprise. Looking around the table she saw 
that Brandon and Tyler were just as shocked as she was but going from 
the look on David's and Caleb's faces she knew the two older boys had 
to have been in on this.
	"David?" His mom asked while still trying to get a grip on what 
was going on. With a big smile on his face, David nodded his agreement 
to the unasked question. Brandon and Tyler though, just shrugged when 
they were asked. Still choked with emotion over what was happening 
Carol was unable to speak, but managed to nod her acceptance to the 
proposal. The group left the restaurant a short time later since that 
had a bit of a long drive to get to the park in the morning.
	"OK boys, time to get up. We need to be on the road in the next 
forty-five minutes." Tim announced as he entered to room the boys were 
sharing so he and Carol could have some time to themselves.
	"Just five more minutes. OK Dad?" Caleb answered groggily.
	"OK," Tim answered with an unseen grin. Walking over to the bed 
his son was sharing with his soon to be brother, Tim grabbed on side of 
it and turned it over on the boys.
	"Your five minutes are up. Now strip off those wet diapers and 
hit the shower," Tim laughed as he walked out of the room.
	"Don't forget to pack some extra swim pants and diapers guys." 
David's mom told her son and Caleb as she checked in to make sure the 
boys were actually getting dressed like they were supposed to be doing.
	"OK, Mrs. Kessler." Caleb answered for them.
	"You could call me 'mom' now if you wanted to," Carol told the 
smaller boy, " Or if you aren't ready for that yet, Carol would work 
to." Carol added quickly on seeing the look on Caleb's face.
	"I think I'd like to go with Carol for now, if you don't mind." 
Caleb replied in a slightly choked voice.
	"Not at all. I know that it'll be some time before you're ready 
for the other one. Just take your time." Carol replied with a smile. 
Caleb replied with a smile of his own to this.
	"You have the tickets?" Tim asked David as they did a last minute 
check to make sure they had everything.
	"Yeah, I have them right here."
	"OK then, let's hit the road."
	"What about breakfast?" Brandon asked still half-asleep.
	"We'll stop on the road to get something quick to eat," his mom 
answered as she ushered the boys out into the hall.
	Just under two hours later they were parking the car at Splash 
City.
	"OK, boys let's set some ground rules before we get going. First, 
we aren't going to force anyone on to a ride that they don't want to. 
Second, I want you all to wear plenty of sun screen, and drink plenty 
of water. The last thing we need is to have any of you get sick because 
you get dehydrated. And finally, have fun. David if you and Caleb want 
to run off and do your own thing that's fine; just let me or your mom 
know first so we can arrange a time and place to meet. Any questions?" 
Tim asked as they got on the tram that would take them to the front 
gate. None of the boys had any question, since they had discussed the 
need for diaper changes on the car ride over.
	"Let's go get changed, boys," Tim told the group once they had 
entered the park.
	"I'll meet you guys back here in a couple of minutes." Carol told 
the guys while giving Tim a kiss.
	"OK, honey." Tim replied with a smile and kiss of his own.
	"Over this way, guys," David called as he headed off towards the 
men's changing area. After finding a relatively secluded area of the 
room, David, his brothers and Caleb took off their shorts and preceded 
to remove the wet diapers they had on. Tim chuckled to himself when he 
saw how wet the boys were, and wondered how they could manage to wet as 
much as they did in such a short time. In no time the boys had replaced 
their regular diapers and shorts with swim pants and trunks. Much to 
the displeasure of Tyler and Brandon, Tim started lathering the boys 
down with sun screen.
	The rest of the morning and into the early afternoon the boys and 
their parents had a grand time running around the park. Tim was the 
most surprised about how the boys were acting since he hadn't seen 
Caleb act like this since before the accident that had injured him and 
killed his mom.
	"Remember boys nothing rough, or fast till you've had a chance to 
let your lunch settle down." Carol called out to David and Caleb as 
they split off from the group after lunch.
	"Sure, mom, no problem." David called back over his shoulder as 
he and Caleb ran off.
	"So what do you want to try first?" David asked.
	"I don't know. Let's look at the map and see what's nearby." 
After a quick look the two boys agreed on the Magnum X-2000.
	"I don't think this was a very good idea for me." Caleb announced 
suddenly as the safety bar came down over his lap.
	"Too late now," David laughed as the car started to move forward.
	"This was a really bad idea!" Caleb said through clenched teeth 
as the car hit the top of the first hill.
	"Well, that wasn't too bad." David heard his friend say after a 
small drop.
	"I think you better look again!" David yelled back with a laugh 
as they hit the real drop.
	"Ah Man!!!" Caleb yelled as he opened his eyes long enough to see 
the drop that they had just started down. David laughed through the 
entire ride, and even harder when Caleb started yelling that he wanted 
off the crazy thing.
	"That wasn't so bad now was it?" David chuckled as they exited 
the ride a few minutes later.
	"Easy for you to say. I need to seriously change my dydee after 
that." Caleb mumbled as he looked around for the nearest men's room. 
David laughed at this while slapping Caleb on the back.
	"Well, it could have been worse. Think of what it would have been 
like if you didn't have on what you do." David joked. All Caleb could 
do was smile and nod his head at this. Fifteen minutes later, Caleb 
walked out of a restroom feeling like he was about five pounds lighter 
than when he went in.
	The rest of the afternoon the Jansen's and Kessler's had load of 
fun. The boys, of course, were less than pleased when they were told 
that it was time to leave.
	They managed to get back to their hotel shortly after Nine PM, 
and after packing their things finally headed off to bed. Knowing that 
tomorrow was going to be another long day with the flight home.

Chapter 32

	"Josh, hurry up. We don't want to miss our plane!" Erin called 
back to her brother as they ran down the concourse to their plane.
	"I'm going as fast as I can!" Josh called back. Erin laughed 
slightly as she saw her brother trying to keep up with her in the thick 
diaper she had put him in just a short time before.
	"I still don't know why you decided to go with one of the 
overnights instead of one of my daytime diapers," Josh complained as 
they finally made it to their gate as the final boarding call for their 
flight was made.
	"I told you before, It'll be easier this way. This way we won't 
have to worry about having to and change you in one of the lavatories," 
Erin explained in a tired voice. While she didn't say anything, she was 
secretly glad that Josh was starting to regain control over his bowels. 
This lessened the possible need of him actually needing to change his 
diaper during the flight. Josh just nodded at this and didn't say 
anything else as Erin turned over their tickets so they could get their 
boarding pass. Erin and Josh were both surprised to find that their 
parents had set them up with some first class tickets for the flight 
over, though both of them were glad for this since it made the long 
flight more bearable.
	Ten minutes after taking their seats, the Kelly's felt the plane 
back away from the gate and move off towards the flight line.
	"Ladies, and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. On behalf 
of your crew and myself, I'd like to take this time to welcome you 
aboard British Airways flight 214 operating to London and Paris. We'll 
be cruising at an altitude of 35,000 feet with a flight time of 
approximately 7 hours. We ask that all electronic devices be turned off 
till further notice, and that this has been designated as a non-smoking 
flight. Again, we welcome you aboard and hope you enjoy your flight. 
Cabin stewards, please prepare the cabin for take-off." As the 
announcement ended, Josh heard the increased whine of the engines and 
felt the plane start to move forward. Soon Josh was being forced more 
against his seat back as the plane's speed increased and it slowly left 
the ground. Looking over to where his sister was sitting he saw that 
she had her eyes closed and had a white knuckled grip on the arm rest 
of her seat. Josh smiled a little at this knowing full well that this 
was the part of flying that his sister hated the most.
	Fifteen minutes later, the captain came back on the intercom and 
informed them that they were free to move about the cabin, but were 
advised to remain seated when possible with their seatbelts fastened. 
On hearing this, Josh loosened his belt a bit so he could get a bit 
more comfortable. He also took this time to remove the personal DVD 
player he brought with him from his carry-on bag.
	"Erin?" Josh stated softly while giving her shoulder a nudge.
	"Huh?!" came the startled reply.
	"We're about ten minutes out, and I need some help filling out my 
entry card."
	"Give them here, and I'll get them filled out," Erin told him 
while stretching to get the kinks out of her back.
	"How's your diaper doing?" Josh was asked quietly so not to be 
embarrassed by the question.
	"It's holding OK for now, but I'll need a charge as soon as 
possible after we land."
	"We'll see what we can get done once we get through custom's and 
get our luggage." Josh nodded at this and started to repack the items 
he had gotten out of his bag during the flight.
	"Ladies and gentlemen, We hope you've enjoyed your flight today. 
The current temperature is 65 degrees, and the local time is 7:55pm. 
For those of you continuing on with us to Paris we will have a one hour 
layover. For those of you wishing to deplane please remember to take 
your boarding pass with you. Again, we hope you have enjoyed your 
flight today, and hope you'll choose British Airways for your future 
travels. Thank You."
	As the announcement ended Josh and Erin heard a "thunk" behind 
them as the catwalk connected with the plane. Fifteen minutes later, 
the they were walking off the plane towards the Customs area, and 
twenty minutes after that were walking into the main terminal.
	"Excuse me, Captain Kelly?" A voice asked behind them.
	"Yes?" Josh replied in a surprised tone wondering why he would be 
addressed by a title he considered honorary only.
	"I'm Staff Sergeant Harrison. Your Uncle and his family was had 
something come up unexpectedly, and sent me to pick you and your sister 
up. If I could have your claim tickets, I'll retrieve your bags." the 
kids were told.
	"Thank you." Josh replied as Erin handed over the requested 
forms.
	"We need to take care of something first. I'll meet you at 
luggage claim area in 15 minutes," Erin replied as they passed a set of 
restrooms.
	"Very well," they were told. As SSgt. Harrison walked off, Erin 
herded Josh towards the nearby restroom.
	"What was that 'Captain' bit all about?" Erin asked a few minutes 
later.
	"Beats me. I was just as surprised by it as you were," Josh 
replied as he dropped his pants.
	"I hope it wasn't anything serious that held up Uncle James and 
Aunt Emily," Erin commented while she cleaned up her little brother.
	"I doubt it was," Josh replied with certainty as he felt his 
sister start to rub some lotion into his groin.
	"How can you be so sure of that? Lift up."
	"If it had been something serious, They would have sent an 
officer, and probably the base chaplain," Josh explained as he felt the 
new diaper being slipped under his butt. Erin accepted this answer and 
with in ten minutes they were meeting SSgt. Harrison by the baggage 
claim. Soon the trio were in a car heading away from the airport and 
towards the country.
	"We're here Captain." Josh was informed an hour and a half later 
after being roused from a nap.
	"Thanks, Staff Sergeant." Josh told the driver as he got out of 
the car.
	"You and the young miss head on up to the house. I'll bring the 
bags up in a minute." they nodded at this and headed towards the 
darkened house.
	"Uncle James? Aunt Emily?" Erin called as they walked through the 
front door. before they knew what was happening the front door slammed 
closed behind them and the lights came on suddenly.
	"SURPISE!!!" The assembled group yelled as Josh and Erin tried to 
catch their breaths.
	"I really wish you guys wouldn't do that!" Erin exclaimed as she 
finally got her pulse rate under control.
	"You OK Josh?" his Aunt asked seeing the look on her nephews 
face.
	"I think I need to be changed again," Josh answered softly in 
reply as the rest of the group broke up laughing.
	"Well, follow me and we'll get you taken care of," Josh's aunt 
told him with a smile.
	"You'll be sharing Kevin's room." Josh was told as he was lead 
upstairs toward his cousin's room.
	"He doesn't have a problem sharing a room with me, does he?"
	"You mean does he have a problem sharing a room with you because 
of your wearing diapers?" His aunt responded.
	"Uh... Yeah."
	"Not at all. He just stopped wearing them to bed himself a few 
months ago."
	"Oh." With that said, Josh and his aunt entered the room he would 
be sharing with his cousin for the next couple of months.
	As his aunt spread a changing pad out on the spare bed, Josh 
removed his shoes and pants. Emily started to chuckle a bit when she 
turned around and saw the condition of Josh's diaper.
	"I think you're right about needing a change," she joked as she 
had Josh lie down on the pad and started to remove his messy diaper.
	By the time Josh and his aunt rejoined the party everyone had 
moved into the dinning room for the dinner that had been set up. Over 
the next couple of hours Josh and Erin got caught up with what was 
happening with the rest of the family. Everyone was seemed to hang on 
every word when Josh started answering questions about what had 
happened to him earlier in the year. It was almost midnight by the time 
the last person left and the kids were sent off to bed.
	"You don't mind sharing a room with me, do you?" Josh asked his 
cousin once he had been changed over into the night diapers that had 
been ordered for him.
	"Nah, my mum explained everything to me a while back. Besides, I 
used to wear them to bed myself, so I don't have any room to complain 
about it." Kevin chuckled back. Josh mumbled a sleepy thanks to his 9-
year-old cousin as they both drifted off to sleep.

Chapter 33

	Josh and Erin both slept in the next morning due to all the 
traveling and time zone changes they had gone through the previous day. 
As expected, Josh was soaked when his aunt finally came in to wake him 
up the next morning.
	"Did you have a nice sleep?" he was asked as his aunt pulled off 
his covers and started untaping his diaper.
 "Yeah, I did," Josh replied sleepily, as he felt the heavy diaper 
being pulled down between his legs.
 "That's good. Now I want you to go get a quick shower while I get your 
clothes set up."
 "Alright." After allowing himself to yawn and stretch for a minute 
Josh got out of bed and headed for the bathroom, not even noticing that 
he walked right past his cousin in the hall.
	"Josh doesn't have much modesty does he?" Vicky asked Erin as she 
walked into her room.
	"Not that I can really remember. Why do you ask?" Erin told her 
through a yawn.
	"Because he walked right past me stark naked and didn't even 
blink at it."
	"If he just got up, he probably didn't even realize that you were 
standing there. It happens all the time at home." Vicky just smiled at 
this explanation.
	"Well, I have to say that it looks like he'll end up making some 
girl very happy later in life," Vicky added with a smile and a wink. 
Erin just shook her head at this.
	"I'll be out in a minute!" Josh yelled to the person pounding on 
the bathroom door.
 "Took you long enough!" Matt stated bluntly as he pushed past his 
cousin and slammed the door.
	"Is he always like that in the morning?" Josh asked Mitch as the 
other boy came out of his room.
	"Pretty much. Though he normally isn't that rude," Mitch replied 
with a shrug. With a shrug of his own Josh headed back into the room he 
and Kevin were sharing.
	"OK Josh, lay down and we'll get you ready for the day," his aunt 
told him as he walked into the room. Just as he lay down Kevin walked 
into the room and started to get out of his PJs. Josh noticed though 
that his cousin seemed to be watching him get changed. During one of 
these times looked right at his cousin and smiled. Kevin looked away 
quickly and turned a bright red at being caught looking at what was 
going on.
	"There you go, Thumper. Your clothes are on the chair. Breakfast 
should be ready in a couple of minutes, so both of you don't take too 
long," Josh and Kevin was told as Kevin's mom walked out of the room.
	"Did you like what you saw?" Josh joked to his cousin as he 
walked over to the pile of clothes his aunt pointed out.
	"What do you mean?" Came the soft reply.
	"You know what I mean. I saw you watching as your mom changed 
me," Josh replied with a smile.
	"I don't know what you mean," Kevin stammered.
	"Sure you do, or you wouldn't be staring at my diapers right 
now," Josh laughed as he saw Kevin turning a bright red in the mirror 
in front of him.
	"Don't worry about it, though. You aren't the first person I've 
seen watch me get my diapers changed," Josh stated as he looked at the 
pile of clothes.
	"I think your mom made a mistake on my clothes," Josh added a 
second later as he picked up the BDU pants laying on the chair.
	"She didn't. Dad brought those home with him the other day. I 
think they plan on having you wear those over the summer," Kevin 
replied as he was pulling on his shoes still taking glances at his 
cousin's diapered butt. With some reservation, Josh proceeded to put on 
the clothes his aunt left out for him. Less than ten minutes later the 
two boys were sitting down at the table for breakfast.
	"I'm glad you boys finally decided to join us," James stated as 
the boys took their seats at the table.
	"Thanks," Josh quipped back with an impish grin. Josh's uncle 
just laughed at this as the boys helped themselves to the food-laden 
serving dishes in front of them.
	"Josh, after you're done eating, I'd like to see you in my office 
for a few minutes." James continued a moment later while giving his 
wife a guarded look.
	"OK," Came the reply, though Josh got the distinct feeling that 
something was going on from the look that he had seen pass between his 
aunt and uncle, but decided not to say anything until he knew more 
about what was going on. The rest of breakfast continued at a leisurely 
pace with most of the conversation being directed at Josh and the photo 
shoot he had just gotten done with. During all this Josh saw that Kevin 
was seemed to be hanging on his every word and had a slight look of 
jealousy in his eyes as well.
	"Have a seat," James instructed his nephew as they walked into 
his office forty-five minutes later.
	"Thanks. What is it that you wanted to talk to me about?" Josh 
asked cautiously as he took the offered seat.
	"Well, I had been giving some though about what had happened to 
you earlier this year, and how you seemed to have a real interest in 
the military past and wanted to know if you still had these interests?"
	"Yeah, I still like to read about the military and stuff like 
that. I would have liked to have even tried it after some of the things 
you and everyone here had shown me over the years, but I've accepted 
that with my medical condition being what it is that this will never 
happen," Josh answered, a bit forlornly. James just nodded at this, as 
the respect he had for his nephew rose on seeing that he had learned to 
accept he current condition and the limitations that had been placed on 
him because of it.
	"What would you do if you were given the chance to experience 
what military life and training was like?"
	"I'd like to give it a try but you, and I both know that this 
won't happen as long as I need to wear diapers all the time."
	"You could be right about that, but then again, you never know," 
James told his nephew with a half hidden smile while looking at his 
watch.
	"Well, I'm needing to head out to the firing range, would you 
like to join me?"
	"I'd like to, but wouldn't you get into trouble for bringing me?"
	"Not really. You being a Captain and all," Josh was told with a 
grin. Grinning back Josh had to admit to himself that his uncle did 
have a point.
	"Emily, Josh and I are going over to the range. I'll have him 
back in enough time for his doctor's appointment," James told his wife, 
and added before she could say anything.
	"OK, just don't go shooting anyone in the foot this time," Emily 
laughed at her husband.
	"You be careful, Josh, and follow everything you're told." She 
add to her nephew while handing him an oversized fanny pack. Without 
even needing to ask, Josh knew it contained extra diapers and cleaning 
supplies for him.
	"So, how are we getting to the range?" Josh asked as they walked 
out the door.
	"Normally I'd jog over, but since you haven't been checked over 
by the docs yet, we'll be driving."
	"Why would I need to be checked over to do any running?"
	"Because I want to make sure your leg is healed well enough to 
handle the stress. I tried that once myself and ended up taking twice 
as long to heal than if I had followed to doctor's orders."
	"Oh, OK." Josh said as they climbed into a nearby jeep.
	"Before we go in, Josh, I need to explain something to you. One, 
they're letting you in as a favor to me, and that they see your 
commission as real not just honorary so don't let it go to your head 
when they treat you like an officer. On the other hand, I expect you to 
treat the people you might see with the respect their rank deserves, 
and that includes me when we are around others. OK? Second, I'll be 
turning you over to the range's Sergeant-Major so he can show you how 
to use firearms safely. You already know what they can be like when 
used incorrectly. And so there is no misunderstanding, I've already 
told the Sar-Major that if he feels that you're acting in an unsafe 
manner you're to be kicked off the range just like anyone else. I can 
assure you that if that happens you'll see what I can be like when I 
have to deal with someone because they weren't doing things in a safe 
manner." Josh nodded gravely at the last part, and knew that his uncle 
wasn't kidding. Josh made the decision right there to follow all the 
instructions he was given to the letter. Because, like his uncle had 
stated, he knew all to well what firearms could be like when used 
incorrectly.
	"Morning Sar-Major." Josh's uncle told the burly NCO as he and 
Josh walked up to the wire cage inside.
	"Morning Colonel. And who might this be?" the older man asked 
like a kindly grandfather, though josh got the feeling that the man's 
attitude would change in a heartbeat if you got on the wrong side of 
him.
	"This is the young man I was talking to you about the other day.
	"Ah yes, Morning Captain."
	"Morning Sar-Major." Josh answered in a much softer tone than his 
uncle used clearly intimidated by the person standing before him. 
Josh's uncle and the Sar-Major just laughed at this.
	"The men are already for you on the range." With a nod Josh's 
uncle walked off to join his men.
	 "Now then, if you'll follow me, we'll see what we can do about 
showing you the proper way of using a pistol. Going from what your 
uncle told me, I'd have to say that you and your brother know all to 
well about what they can be like when used improperly." Josh was told.
	"You got that right, though I think I should be glad that the kid 
that got me didn't know how to shoot straight."
	"There is that. Well you take a seat right in here and I'll be 
back in a minute." Josh took the indicated seat setting his bag down 
next to him. The Sar-Major returned a few minutes later carrying 
several books and a small pistol case.
	"Josh it's time to head out." James said as he walled into the 
room.
	"But why? we just got here?" Came the ten-year-olds reply before 
catching himself.
	"I mean, yes sir." Josh's quick reversal caused both of the 
grown-ups to start laughing.
	"He been paying attention "Bear"?" James asked using the Sar-
Major's nickname.
	"That he has sir. I figure give me another week with him and we 
might have him grounded well enough in the basics to allow him to try 
and put everything for real." James nodded at this and escorted Josh 
from the room pleased with what he had heard.
	"Uh... Uncle James, could we find a restroom?" Josh mentioned 
after they left the room. Knowing what was going on James steered his 
nephew towards a nearby restroom. Josh was more than a little surprised 
when they walked out of the restroom less than six minutes later. He 
couldn't remember the last time such a quick diaper change. he had his 
uncle got to the base hospital just as his aunt, sister, and cousins 
were pulling up.

Chapter 34

	"OK Captain, take a deep breath, let half of it out, and then 
gently squeeze the trigger." The Sar-Major told Josh softly after 
running him through the last of the safety courses he needed to before 
he was going to be allowed to handle any firearm. Josh nodded ay this 
and did as he was instructed remembering to keep the target centered 
squarely in his sights. After a brief hesitation to calm down his 
breathing Josh pulled the trigger three times as he been previously 
instructed to do.
	"Not bad, for a start. You got one miss and two in the "X" ring."
	"Are you sure about the miss? I could have sworn I hit it all 
three times."
	"I'm sure, Captain." The Sar-Major chuckled at his diminutive 
charge.
	"Load Ten more rounds, and we'll a fast string this time." Josh 
just nodded at this and did what he was told as a new target was put in 
place of the old one.
	"Not meaning anything by this, Sar-Major, but could we put up a 
catch box. I've got a feeling that I have to be hitting the target more 
than is being recorded." Even though the old sergeant felt a bit 
offended at the suggestion, he called down to the scoring pits and had 
a catch box attached to the back of Josh's target.
	"How's he doing, Bear?" Josh's uncle asked the Sar-Major several 
hours later when he came to pick his nephew up.
	"I'll tell you Colonel, I've never seen anything like this 
before." came the awe filled reply.
	"What do you mean?" James asked in confusion.
	"Follow me to my office and I'll show you. Corporal you want to 
take over here." Bear stated to a nearby man as he lead James off to 
his office.
	"Coffee's in the corner if you want some," the older man stated 
as he sat down behind his desk and organized some papers.
	"What did you mean by what you said before?" James asked again 
after taking a seat for himself.
	"Just that, sir. I've never seen anything like it before in all 
my years of training people how to shoot."
	"I still don't know what you're talking about."
	"Take a look at these and tell me what you see. Keep in mind that 
I was running him through our standard qualification course." Bear said 
in reply as he handed James his Nephew's targets.
	"Well, if it wasn't for all the misses, I'd say he was doing 
pretty good for a beginner." James stated after studying the targets 
for a few minutes.
	"That's just it, there aren't any misses on the targets. About 
half-way through Josh started questioning about all the misses being 
recorded and asked that I put up the catch box. I decided to humor him, 
though I was a bit offended at first," the sergeant admitted before 
continuing, "I also decided to start him over on his quals when I did 
this and he came up with these. His scores with a rifle are even 
better. With your permission, and if it's OK with the higher ups, I'd 
like to run him through our sniper course to see how well he does." 
James was in shock at this last statement since he knew how hard it was 
to get any kind of recommendation from the man sitting in front of him.
	"I'll look into it. Depending on what the tests come back as, I 
was planning on having Josh go through our Jump/Scuba course while he 
was here." The older man just nodded at this with a slight grin. Twenty 
minutes later Josh, and his Uncle were headed home.
	"Uncle James, is it OK if I go over to the base pool for a 
while?" Josh asked a while later.
	"I don't think there would be any problem with that. If you get 
you bag packed quickly enough, I'll be able to give you a lift over." 
Without another word, Josh turned on his heels and raced up to his 
room, and quickly packed a bag.
	"Your aunt and everyone should already be inside. Be sure to 
follow all the rules, and tell them I should be home by dinner time." 
Josh was told as his uncle dropped him off at the base's pool complex.
	After signing in with the front desk, Josh headed towards the 
men's locker room to change.
	"Hey, look, that kid's wearing a diaper!" a voice called out as 
Josh removed the shorts he had on. Ignoring the laughter that this 
caused Josh removed his shirt. Most of the laughter died off quickly 
when the others in the room saw the scars Josh was carrying. Still not 
saying a word, Josh removed the slightly wet diaper he had on and after 
running a wipe over himself pulled on a pair of swim diapers before 
putting on his normal swim trunks. He walked out of the locker room a 
few minutes later. But not before giving the kid that taunted him a 
very dirty look.
	"Josh! Over Here!" Kevin called as he saw his cousin walk past 
were their group was staked out.
	"Hey guys, been having fun?" Josh asked with a smile.
	"Oh, we've been getting by." Erin replied. Josh was a bit 
surprised at how much her accent had come back over the last two weeks.
	"Though, I'll bet you've been having more fun than we have 
been.", she continued, "and don't worry, I'm not about to tell mom 
about what you've been doing." Josh nodded at this. He knew that he and 
Uncle James would never hear the end of it if his mom found out that he 
had been shown how to use firearms, especially in light of what he and 
John and been through these last couple of months.
	"I bet you're looking forward to getting back to your job 
though." Josh said with a slight grin. Erin just scoffed at this. Over 
the next couple of hours Josh, Erin and their cousins had lots of fun 
playing around in the water. Emily was pleased seeing Josh being able 
to enjoy himself like a normal 10 year old. She didn't really approve 
of what her husband had set up for the boy for the summer, but since 
she knew that the final decision belonged to Josh. Though she had to 
admit that she had never seen such focus as Josh seemed to show these 
last couple of weeks. She realized that she and her husband would need 
to keep a close eye on the boy if he did start up with the other things 
planned for him.
	"Josh, I want you and Kevin to go up and take a short nap before 
dinner." Emily told her nephew and son as they walked into the house a 
short time after leaving the pool.
	"Awww mom, I'm not even tired," Kevin tried to say through a 
yawn. Before Kevin's mom could reply to this statement, Josh took the 
younger boy by the shoulder and steered him towards their room.
	"OK, strip," Josh stated plainly as he tossed his cousin a pair 
of underwear, and some shorts. After making sure that Kevin was 
following his instructions, Josh pulled off his trunks and swim diaper. 
After placing his old swim diaper into the Diaper Genie that his aunt 
picked up for him he pulled a fresh night diaper from the closet and 
tossed it on his bed. Josh then cleaned himself off with a wipe before 
applying some lotion to his butt and balls. After this he cleaned his 
hands off, and opened the diaper he tossed onto the bed. Once he 
completed giving the diaper a dusting with some powder he sat down on 
it and brought the front up between his legs. Taking a minute to smooth 
the front of the diaper out a bit, Josh then pulled the back of it over 
the front and taped it closed. Smiling to himself, Josh felt that he 
didn't do too bad of a job for his first time. As expected, he saw that 
Kevin had been watching him the entire time. Kevin gave a half-way 
embarrassed grin at being caught staring at his cousin while he changed 
himself. For his part, Josh just shook his head and climbed into a pair 
of his own shorts. Five minutes later all that could be heard was that 
soft breathing of the two boys.

Chapter 35

	"Josh, Kevin, dinner will be ready in about ten minutes," Erin 
told her brother as she walked by their room.
	"Thanks, Erin. We'll be down in a minute," Josh replied as he 
pulled on a shirt.
	"C'mon Kev. It's time to get up; dinner's ready," Josh stated as 
he shook his cousin on the shoulder to wake him up.
	"Did you boys have a nice nap?" Kevin and Josh were asked by 
Kevin's mom as the two boys walked into the dinning room a few minutes 
later.
	"It was OK. I didn't realize how tired I really was," Josh told 
her as he took his seat. A few minutes later James came into the room 
and apologized to his wife for running a bit behind. She just nodded at 
this. After serving himself James looked over to his nephew.
	"Josh, after dinner I'd like to talk to you about your 
Qualifications scores from this morning along with a few other things." 
Josh nodded at this and jumped back into the conversation Erin and his 
aunt were having.
	"Make sure that you have everything packed for your flight home 
tomorrow," Josh heard his aunt tell his sister.
	"I already have everything packed and sitting by the front door. 
The only items left are those I'll need to get ready in the morning," 
Erin replied.
	"Will I be able to come with you?" Josh asked.
	"I'm sorry, Josh, I already have plans for you tomorrow. And I 
highly doubt you'll be wanting to get up as early as you'd have to. 
Besides, your aunt has some errands to run afterwards and I don't think 
you'd like it too much." James said to the boy with a knowing look 
towards his wife. What Josh didn't know is that John had arrived with 
his aunt earlier in the day and they planned on surprising him the next 
day when Emily went to pick him up from his aunt's house the next day 
after she saw Erin off.
	"You said you wanted to talk to me, Uncle Jim?" Josh asked after 
he helped his aunt clear the dinner dishes.
	"Yeah, Josh, take a seat." his uncle told him, while pointing to 
a nearby chair.
	"As you know, I was talking to Bear while you were cleaning your 
weapons earlier today." Josh nodded at this.
	"Well, I can't begin to tell you how much you impressed him over 
these last couple of weeks. He even expressed a thought about 
recommending to the higher ups about sending you through our Sniper 
course. And let me tell you, it is saying something getting any type of 
recommendation out of him. However, I told him that I already had plans 
for you this summer. What I had planned, if you want to accept it, is 
to go through our combined Jump/SCUBA school." James told the wide-eyed 
boy.
	"I think it would be fun to try that. What would mom say about 
it, though?"
	"Well, let's just say that what your mom doesn't know wont hurt 
us." James replied with a grin.
	"Good point, but what about the doctors?"
	"They already cleared you. That was the reason why you had so 
many tests done." Josh nodded at this.
	"I kind of figure what I'll be doing as far as the jumping goes, 
but what about the Scuba part?" Josh asked with some concern. While he 
felt that he was a good swimmer, he knew that he might be out of he 
league on that. And he didn't want to commit himself to something that 
he wouldn't be able to finish. James understood this and explained to 
the boy exactly what would be happening during both phases. After 
telling Josh about all this he handed over a packet of papers.
	"The base commander insisted that if you go through this that he 
have your signature on the forms stating that you've been fully 
informed of what would be happening and that you fully understand and 
accept the dangers inherent to this type of training." Josh nodded at 
this and started reading through the papers in front of him. On a 
couple of spots, he had his uncle clarify what was being said. Twenty 
minutes later Josh slid the signed papers back to his uncle, who also 
signed them.
	"By the way, you never mentioned how well I did on my quals?" 
Josh asked as he started out of the room almost an hour later.
	"You rated expert on both," Josh was informed proudly. Josh 
smiled broadly at this as he left the room.
	"And Josh," His uncle called, "be sure you get plenty of sleep 
tonight. You'll be doing a practice jump tomorrow morning to make sure 
you really want to do this." Josh nodded at this and headed off to a 
mid-evening diaper change.
	"Erin, Josh, time for you both to head off to bed now. You'll 
both be needing to get up early tomorrow so you need your rest." Their 
aunt told them a few hours later, in a tone that stated she wasn't 
going to brook any arguments. After doing a last minute check to make 
sure she had everything packed, Erin followed Josh up to his room so 
she should diaper him for the night, and have a last minute talk with 
him.
	"So you think you can replace me already, huh?" Erin joked as she 
walked in on her brother as he was getting ready to position himself on 
the diaper.
	"Well, I've been doing pretty good so far." came the chuckled 
reply.
	"That you have. But, I'll bet they don't feel as good." Josh 
shrugged at this comment, but said nothing in response. With a knowing 
smile on her face Erin came over to finish what her brother had 
started. Erin turned serious after as she brought the diaper up between 
Josh's legs.
	"Josh, Aunt Emily told me what Uncle James has planned for you 
during the rest of the summer. I know you've always had an interest in 
the military and all that, but I'd like you to reconsider going through 
with all this."
	"But, I want to give this a try. Uncle James is taking me on a 
practice jump and dive tomorrow just to make sure that this is 
something I really want to try. I promise that, if I don't feel totally 
confident about being able to do this, I'll back out. I do want to give 
this a try first though." Erin saw in her brother's eyes that he was 
serious about what he just said, and knew that if either he or her 
uncle were totally confident about all this he would pull out of the 
training.
	"Well, at least be careful and listen to everything they tell 
you, OK? I won't mention this to mom and dad either." Erin stated with 
a slight grin, but still being serious in her tone. Josh nodded at this 
an wished his sister a safe flight home.
	"Josh, it's time to wake up." his aunt told him quietly the next 
morning as she gently shook his shoulder.
	"OK, Thanks." came the sleepy reply as Josh got out of bed.
	"Head on in to the bathroom, and I'll bring you clothes into you 
so you don't wake Kevin up." Josh nodded at this, but with the room 
still being so dark he wasn't sure if his aunt saw the response he 
made.
	"Morning Erin." Josh mumbled as he passed his sister as they 
passed each other in the hall. Josh chuckled to himself as she grunted 
her reply to him. For one reason or another, Josh seemed to be the only 
morning person in the family and tended to take perverse pleasure in 
annoying the rest of his family with it.
	Once in the bathroom Josh quickly stripped out of his PJ bottoms 
and his wet overnight diaper. One thing Josh was beginning to notice 
was that he was rapidly regaining bowel control. He wasn't sure why 
this was happening, but he was happy over it. A knocking at the door 
brought him suddenly out of his thoughts.
	"I don't hear any water running in there. You have fifteen 
minutes to be in our room getting dressed." his uncle called.
	"Yes, Sir." Josh called back and hurriedly jumped in the shower. 
James smiled to himself as he walked off as he heard the shower start 
up. Just over ten minutes Josh was striding into his aunt's and uncle's 
bedroom where he found a clean diaper and uniform waiting for him.
	"Not bad." James said looking at his watch as Josh entered the 
kitchen just over twenty minutes after he knocked on the bathroom door 
to hurry his nephew along.
	"Thanks." the boy answered as he took his seat at the table.
	"You're not nervous about today are you?" Josh was asked by his 
uncle a short time later.
	"No, not at all." came the answer, but the older man noticed a 
slight undertone in the answer. With a smile, he just nodded and 
started letting Josh know what was going to be happening during the 
day.
	"You aren't going to have to worry about the first jump this 
morning. You'll be making the jump tandem. This means you'll be 
attached to the harness of another jumper. In this case, it'll be me. 
This afternoon you'll be taken over to watch part of a Scuba training 
class. I'll need to know by this evening whether or not you want to 
take part in this since I'll need to finish up all the paperwork to get 
you in to the classes that will be starting on Wednesday. Just so you 
know, all the people in the up coming class are all part of my 
battalion. Also, the training officers and NCOs have been told not to 
show you any favoritism. This means they'll be working just as hard to 
get you to drop from the program as everyone else." Josh was told 
seriously so he didn't get any thoughts in his head about being able to 
coast through the classes. Josh nodded at this, and his uncle saw the 
determined look in his nephew's eyes as he did this. A short time later 
Josh and James left the house to head over to the air base that the 
jump was going to be taking place from.
	"Morning Colonel, Captain." Josh and his uncle were greeted by 
the battalion X.O.
	"Morning Tom. Everything all set?" James asked after returning 
the other man's salute.
	"It could be better, a couple of the boys got down checked 
because of colds or sinus infections. I've already set things up for 
them to make the jump up as soon as they're cleared by the docs." James 
nodded at this as he lead Josh and Tom over to the staging area.
	"STAND TO!" Josh heard the Jump Master yell thirty minutes later. 
James patted Josh on the shoulder and motioned him to lean closer to 
him.
	"IF YOU WANT TO BACK OUT, NOW'S THE TIME!" James yelled over the 
roar of the plane. Josh shook his head in response to this. James 
nodded at this and motioned for Josh to stand up and turn around. As 
Josh felt his uncle finish attaching his harness to his own he heard a 
loud whining and saw the back of the plane open up, and started having 
second thoughts. Just as he turned to say that he changed his mind he 
heard the Jump Master shout "GO GO GO!!" Next thing Josh knew he and 
his uncle were running along with the rest of the people in the plane 
and before he knew what was going on his uncle jumped from the plane.
	"You can open your eyes now. We're on the ground." James laughed, 
as he unhooked Josh's harness from his own.
"So, how'd you like it?" Tom asked as he came up to the two. Without 
saying a word, Josh puked into the helmet he had just taken off.
"I guess he liked it." James joked.
	"Tell me about it. My first jump, I pissed my pants. I got kidded 
about that for weeks afterwards." Tom said as he handed Josh a canteen 
so he could wash his mouth out. Josh and his uncle ended up making two 
more jumps together that morning and by the third one Josh was 
screaming in excitement by the time they hit the ground. He wanted to 
go up with James for the last jump of the day, but his uncle flatly 
refused because Josh hadn't been properly trained yet for it.
	"Josh, I just got word that there was a problem with the Scuba 
class. I need to go over and check things out. I'll be dropping you off 
at home. You have the rest of the day off. Tell your Aunt that I'll be 
home just as soon as I can. And inform Vicky that she's in charge till 
your aunt gets home. OK?" James said as the two walked over to a 
waiting car.
	"Yes, Sir." Josh answered. Forty-five minutes later Josh was 
dropped off.

Chapter 36

	"That was a short day." Vicky stated when she saw Josh walk 
through the front door.
	"I know. Seems there was a bit of a problem during the Scuba 
class and your dad had to go check things out. He wanted me to let you 
know that you were in charge till Aunt Emily got home. I'm going to go 
up and change into something a bit more comfortable." Josh informed his 
cousin as he headed for the stairs.
	"Do you need any help?" she asked.
	"Nah. I'm just a bit wet. I'll do fine on my own. Thanks though."
	"OK, Just try and be a bit quiet. Kevin's taking a bit of a nap." 
Josh nodded at this.
	Thinking that his cousin was still asleep, Josh quietly opened 
the door to their room. What he saw gave him a bit of a start, though 
he was to surprised by it.
	"Comfortable?" Josh called as he walked in the door. The look on 
his cousin's face was like what one would expect to see on a deer 
caught in the headlights of an on coming car.
	"Uh, it's not what you think." Kevin stammered while trying to 
find some shorts to throw over the diaper he had on.
	"Actually, it seems exactly like what I think.", Josh laughed as 
he closed the door behind him, "I'm just surprised it took you this 
long to finally try one of them on."
	"So you aren't mad that I took one of your diapers?" came the 
nervous question.
	"Oh, I'm mad that you didn't ask me first, but I had a feeling 
that this was going to happen sooner or later. I'd suggest that you 
change out of the one you have on before your sister decides to come in 
and check on us." Josh told the younger boy as he removed his own pants 
exposing the wet diaper he had on under them.
	"She already knows about my liking to wear them. One of her 
friend's brothers needs to wear them and she found me over there a 
couple of weeks ago wearing one during a club meeting that they hold."
	"What kind of club?" Josh asked as he pulled off his diaper.
	"It's a club for boys that either need or like to wear diapers. 
It's run by the company that makes the diapers they wear."
	"Oh, what brand is that?"
	"I think they're called Thickies, or something like that." Josh 
started laughing at this point. Kevin just looked at him quizzically.
	"What's so funny?"
	"I know the club your talking about. They have something like it 
over in the states. John's been thinking of joining the local chapter."
	"Oh. Well, they're having a meeting this afternoon, and then me 
an a couple of the others are going to be having a sleep over. I could 
give them a call and see if you could join us."
	"I'd like to join the meeting if they're OK with having me." Josh 
told his cousin as he continued his diaper change.
	"Actually, I was thinking about seeing if you stay for the sleep 
over as well."
	"I'd like that, but I'd have to clear it with Uncle James first 
due to the classes he has me in."
	"I don't think that would be a problem. They hardly ever start 
training classes on the weekends." Josh was told.
	"I'll still need to check it out with your dad." Josh told Kevin. 
After finishing putting on a clean diaper the two boys decided to play 
some video games.
	"Kevin you better get out of that diaper. Mom just called and 
said she should be home in about 10 minutes." Vicky told her brother a 
couple of hours later.
	"OK, Vicky. Thanks." Kevin told his sister. Kevin got up as Josh 
put their game on hold. Inside of Five minutes Kevin had stripped off 
the wet diaper he had been wearing and just finished pulling on a pair 
of shorts as he saw his mom pull into the driveway.
	"Kids, we're back!" Emily called as she helped John through the 
door and to the couch in the living room.
	"You just rest there for a bit. Do you want anything to drink or 
eat?" she asked her oldest nephew. John just shook his head tiredly. 
About this time, Kevin and Josh came running down the stairs. Josh 
stopped cold when he saw who was sitting on the couch.
	"John!" he yelled happily as he ran over to his older brother and 
gave him a hug.
	"Hey thumper." John replied with a small wince of pain from the 
hug his brother.
	"Sorry.", Josh stated when he realized what he had done, "When 
did you get in?"
	"A couple of days ago. I was staying with Aunt Maureen, and Uncle 
Phil for a few days."
	"It's good to see you again." Josh told his brother in a husky 
voice and tears in his eyes.
	"It's alright Josh. I'll be fine." John said in a tired voice 
then started laughing softly.
	"What's so damned funny?" his brother asked as he wiped the tears 
from his eyes.
	"It seems that just a few short months back our roles were 
reversed. You were the one that was shot and I was the one crying my 
eyes out." came the explanation. Josh nodded at this, but still failed 
to see the humor in it. Before the conversation could go any further, 
the boys aunt came back into the room carrying a glass of water and a 
medicine bottle.
	"John it's time to take you meds." John was told in way that told 
him that his aunt wasn't going to take any arguments over it. Nodding 
in resignation, John took the offered pilled and water. Within five 
minutes he was out cold on the couch. After helping stretch his brother 
out on the couch, Josh took a near by blanket and covered him with it. 
With tears still in his eyes, Josh followed his aunt and cousin into 
the kitchen.
	"You going to be OK there Josh?" his aunt asked with some 
concern.
	"Yeah, I'll be OK." the boy assured her. She accepted this, but 
still decided to keep a close eye on him for the next couple of days. 
She then turned toward her son.
	"Have you packed yet for the sleepover you're having with Graham 
tonight?"
	"Not yet, but it shouldn't take me but a minute or two though. I 
was wondering, if it's OK with Graham's mum and dad could Josh come 
over as well?"
	"I don't know Kevin. I figured that Josh would likely want to 
spend some time with John tonight." On hearing this, Josh gave a bit of 
a laugh as he looked over some of the medicine bottles his aunt had out 
for John.
	"And What's so funny young man?" Josh was asked crossly.
	"I'm sorry. It's just that with some of the drugs you just gave 
John I highly doubt he'll be conscious long enough to say or do 
anything tonight." Josh told her sheepishly.
	"If you'd rather I stayed here to help out, I will." Josh added. 
After thinking of all the time Josh had put in with studying since he 
arrived she decided that he had earned a night off.
	"Alright, If Graham's mom says it's OK Josh can go, but I want to 
talk to her about it first." The boys nodded at this.
	"I'll give her a call now, and let you know what she says in a 
little bit." The boys nodded again and headed up to Kevin's room while 
all this went on.
	"Boys, I just got off the phone with Graham's mother and she OK'd 
having Josh go over. She also invited you both to dinner so you'll need 
to get your things packed." Kevin smiled at this announcement and 
started to throw things into a nearby duffel. Josh laughed at this, but 
followed suit once his aunt had gotten him a bag as well. After getting 
last minute instructions to be on good behavior, and do what they were 
asked, both boys were headed down the street.

Chapter 37

	"I think you'll really enjoy yourself this evening." Kevin told 
his cousin with excitement.
	"Though, I need to let you know that Graham, his brother, and 
sister actually live with his grandparents, so don't act to surprised 
by this."
	"What all do they normally do at these meetings anyway?" Josh 
asked in curiosity.
	"We sit around and talk about wearing diapers and other things 
like that. That reminds me of something I forgot to mention to you 
before. During the meeting we normally just wear diapers and maybe a 
shirt. Of course, that's only if you're comfortable doing that." Kevin 
added quickly once he saw the look he was getting from his cousin.
	"I'll have to think about it. I normally don't strip down to my 
diapers when staying at a strangers house." Kevin nodded at this and 
let the subject drop. Ten minutes later Kevin was ringing the bell on 
the front door to his friend's house.
	"Well hello Kevin, I didn't think you were going to make it in 
time. And this must be your cousin Joshua. It's so good to finally meet 
you."
	"Thank you." Josh acknowledged as he took the offered hand trying 
to keep the small shock he felt from showing at how young the lady 
looked.
	"Graham, Josh, and the other boys are out back you know the way. 
I'll take your bags for you."
	"Thanks." Kevin said as he handed Graham's grandmother his bag. 
After a slight hesitation, Josh did the same.
	"Hey, Kev. I wondered when you were going to get here."
	"I had some things I needed to do at home first. I'd like you to 
meet my cousin, Josh. Josh, this is my best friend Graham Henderson." 
Josh stepped up to the other boy and stuck out his hand while Kevin 
made the introduction.
	"Pleased to meet you. I've heard a lot about you from my 
grandfather already, and I was hoping to get a chance to meet you in 
person."
	"I didn't think I was that big of celebrity around here."
	"I have my sources.", Graham replied with a smile, "Kev, if you 
want to go make yourself more comfortable Sharon is in her room." With 
a grin of his own, Kevin nodded and headed back towards the house.
	"So how long have you been wearing diapers?" Graham asked while 
Kevin was getting taken care of.
	"I've been back in them since last November. I got sick last 
Summer, and it affected the nerves that control my bladder, and to a 
lesser part my bowels. How about you?" Josh asked in return.
	"I was born early and my bladder didn't form enough so it's 
really weak. I've been wearing them all my life because of it." After 
explaining all this Josh was introduced to the other boys. The oldest 
on present was Graham's brother.
	"I'm surprised you all feel comfortable having a 13-year-old in 
the group." Josh told his host as they chose sides for a game of rugby. 
Looking around quickly to make sure his brother hadn't heard the 
comment, Graham answered it in a low tone.
	"Don't let him hear you say that. He's actually 17, and he's 
really sensitive about how young he looks. Most of my friends have been 
around him long enough that it doesn't bother them. Besides, he's the 
one who started the group. He part of another group for older teens in 
the area. He just helps out with ours as a favor to our grand parents." 
Josh took all this in quickly and offered an apology to his host.
	"It's OK. We'll now that Kevin is back we can get this game on 
the road." On hearing that his cousin was back Josh looked over his 
shoulder and started laughing when he saw at how thickly Kevin had been 
diapered.
	"I'm shocked you can even walk in diapers that thick." Josh 
chuckled, giving his cousin's padded posterior a swift slap as he 
walked by. After asking for as quick rule refresher Josh said that he 
was ready to join in.
	About Ninety minutes later as the boys were taking a small break 
and talking about their experiences with diapers a loud voice called 
out.
	"Joshua!" Without even thinking both Josh's responded. Josh spun 
around as he stood up, and was surprised to be standing in front of the 
Sar-Major.
	"Not you Captain. My grandson." With a relieved nod Josh sat back 
down. Most of the group looked at him with quizzical looks.
	"I thought you looked familiar!" One of the boys announced 
suddenly.
	"He's the one of the models from the new Thickies ads. I read 
about him in the new issue of DQ." With this the boy ran over to a bag 
he had on the porch and pulled out the magazine in question. This 
caused a bit of a stir as the magazine made its round through the 
group. Seeing that there was no way around it, Josh started telling the 
group about his commission. Most of the kids thought it was cool. Only 
Kevin, and to a lesser part, Graham truly understood what everything 
Josh said meant.
	"OK boys, it's time for you to be heading home now." Graham's 
grandmother told the group about thirty minutes later. With this said, 
the boys started pulling their pants back on as Graham started thanking 
the boys for being able to come and set up the date for the next 
meeting.
	After the last member left, the remaining boys were told that 
dinner would be ready in about twenty more minutes. And it strongly 
hinted that they should take a shower, and get some clean diapers on 
before this happened.
	Josh and Graham took the not so subtle hint and headed off for 
the bathroom to wash up, dragging Kevin behind them in the process.

Chapter 38

	"So, Josh how did you like your first jump?" Josh was asked by 
the Sar-Major as they ate dinner.
	"It was fun. I can't wait to give the rest of the training a go. 
It'll be fun with the Scuba training as well." Josh commented as he 
took a bite of his dinner.
	"Did your uncle mention to you that I had recommended you for our 
Scout/Sniper course?"
	"Yeah, he did. I want to thank you for that, but I decided to go 
with the Jump/SCUBA course my uncle told me about."
	"I can understand that. Of course, you never know when things 
might change?" Josh was told. Though nothing was said out right, Josh 
got a funny feeling that something was going on behind his back.
	"OK boys, I want all of you to head up and get ready for bed." 
Graham's grandmother announced as she and her husband cleared the 
table.
	"We'll be starting the movies in twenty minutes so don't take to 
long." the boys' grandfather added as they got up from the table.
	"Don't worry. I'll go up to give them a hand, so it won't take as 
long." Sharon added as she herded her brothers upstairs. While Graham's 
older brother headed off to his room to change, Josh, Graham and Kevin 
were taken into Graham's room.
	Josh stopped dead in his tracks as he saw the room. If he hadn't 
known better he would have sworn he walked into a replica of his own.
	"Is there a problem?" Kevin asked as he saw his cousin stop.
	"Nah, It's just that this looks a lot like my own room back 
home," Kevin nodded at this and finished walking into the room. Being 
used to having a bit of privacy, Josh closed the door behind him.
	"Well, don't just stand there. Start getting your clothes off," 
Sharon said to Josh and Kevin as she started to remove the diaper from 
her brother. As Graham was getting changed, Josh pulled off his own 
clothes, and not surprisingly found saw that he was wet. With a shrug, 
he headed over to his bag, and pulled out one of overnight diapers and 
a pair of sweat pants.
	"Oh, you won't be needing that. Gran told me earlier that she 
wanted you all to be placed in cloth diapers." Josh was about to 
comment that he didn't have any cloth diapers with him then realized 
that he would be wearing some of Graham's. After having gone to the 
bathroom to relieve himself, Josh soon found himself laying on the 
changing table getting cleaned up.
	"Sharon, have you seen my sweat pants?" Josh asked after looking 
around for the pants he had set aside before he had headed off to the 
bathroom.
	"Oh, you won't be needing them so I hid them," she answered with 
a grin.
	"Could you get them for me, please?" Josh replied in a bit of a 
cold voice.
	"Why? I think you'll be more comfortable without them. Besides, 
you look so cute in just your diapers."
	"I appreciate the comment about how cute I look, but I would be 
more comfortable with them on. Could you get them for me, please?" Josh 
responded more firmly this time. This of course was lost on Sharon 
since she was used to be told what to do by a 10 year-old.
	"Oh c'mon, Kevin just wears his diapers over hear all the time. 
My grandparents don't mind at all." This comment pushed Josh to far and 
he walked over to Graham's sister and made one final request.
	"Sharon, this is going to be the last time I ask. Will you kindly 
get my sweat pants. If I don't have them in my hands in fifteen 
seconds, I'll bring your grandfather in on this and I don't think that 
either one of us wants this to go that far." Without further comment 
Josh looked at his watch and started counting. Having seen the look in 
his eyes, Sharon knew that this wasn't some bluff and left to get the 
pants.
	"Here!" she spat ten seconds later as she threw the pants in 
Josh's face and stormed off.
	"Thank you," Josh replied as he put on the pants.
	"I didn't think I would ever see something like that in my life," 
Graham commented as his sister stormed off.
	"It's all in how you phrase the question." Josh commented as he 
finished pulling on his pants and headed downstairs. Kevin and Graham 
nodded at this and followed the other boy down.
	"I was wondering when you boys would make it," Graham's 
grandmother stated as the boys entered the room and took seats on the 
floor.
	"I had to take care of something upstairs. Graham and Kevin 
decided wait for me." Josh explained as the previews on the movie 
started.
	"What movie is it, Gran?" Graham asked.
	"You'll just have to wait a few minutes for the title." came the 
chuckled answer. Seeing that it would be useless to try and needle her 
for more information Graham let things drop. All four of the boys 
became excited when the title of the movie came up, and they saw that 
it was the last movie in the Harry Potter series. Sharon, on the other 
hand, give a small snort of disgust and without saying another word 
left the room. Her Grandparents shrugged at this and settled back to 
enjoy the movie with their grandsons, and their guests.
	"Capt. would you mind giving me a hand with the snacks?" Josh's 
grandfather asked between the two movies that had been rented for the 
night. Josh realized that his rank had been used so he knew it was him 
and not the Sar-Majors grandson the was being addressed.
	"Sure." Josh said as he got up off the floor.
	"I heard the little discussion you and Sharon had earlier over 
your sweats. I have to admit that I was pleased at how you handled it. 
I guess that Sharon has never seemed to realize that not all boys that 
need to wear diapers enjoy parading the fact of it around. Especially 
around strangers. If you want, I'll have a talk with her about it."
	"That's OK. I don't think it's necessary to talk to her about it. 
With her mood right now, I doubt it would do much good. But I thank you 
for the offer." Josh replied as he took the offered drinks. With a nod 
of his own, the Sar-Major let the subject drop. He was amazed though at 
how mature Josh seemed to act. He knew that he could act like a typical 
10-year-old when he wanted to having seen a display of this earlier in 
the day. Before heading out with the rest of the snacks he decided to 
have a talk with Josh's uncle about his behavior.
	"OK boys, it's time for you to head on to bed," Graham, Josh, and 
Kevin were informed as the second movie of the evening ended.
	"I'm not tired, though," Graham protested through a barely 
suppressed yawn. His grand father just smiled at this as he stood up to 
herd the three younger boys off to bed.
	"I'm sure you aren't, but you'll be going to bed now anyway," 
Graham's grandmother told him as her husband walked them upstairs. 
After making sure that all three boys brushed their teeth he took them 
into Grahams room, and to Graham's embarrassment, tucked each one of 
them in. The Sar-Major wished them a good nights sleep as he closed the 
door behind him as he left the room.
	"Damn! I thought I was over this," Josh thought to himself as he 
bolted awake several hours later. After looking around the room to make 
sure he hadn't woke anyone up with his dream, Josh climbed out of bed 
and as quietly as he could left the room.
	"Having trouble sleeping, Capt.?" Josh was asked by a quiet voice 
behind him as he was filling a glass with some water. With a startled 
gasp, Josh almost dropped the glass in his hand as he spun around.
	"Sorry about that. I didn't mean to scare you," Graham's 
grandfather said.
	"It's OK." Josh replied a bit shakily as his heart rate and 
breathing slowly returned to normal.
	"Having trouble sleeping?"
	"Nightmare."
	"Do you want to talk about it?" Josh was asked as he was waved 
over to the kitchen table.
	"I guess so," Josh mumbled as he took a seat. Over the next 
thirty minutes, Josh explained what he remembered of his nightmare.
	"What do you think started them back up?"
	"Probably having my brother show up." Josh said shakily as 
emotions he had been holding since John had first been injured came 
busting through. In moments, Josh had broken down completely. Reacting 
more like a concerned grandfather, the Sar-Major took the smaller boy 
into a protective embrace and comforted him as Josh finally released 
what he had been holding in for almost Two months. At some point during 
the next hour, Josh fell back asleep. With a small smile, Graham's 
grandfather carried the smaller boy back upstairs and tucked him back 
into bed.
	"You feeling better this morning?" Josh was asked by Mr. 
Henderson as he walked into the dining room the next morning.
	"Yeah. Thanks for putting up with me last night." Josh replied as 
he started to take a seat.
	"Hold on there a minute, young man," Josh was told in a 
commanding voice by Mrs. Henderson.
	"I want you out of those wet diapers before you sit anywhere," 
she added while coming over to shoo him back upstairs.
	"Sharon, would you mind changing Josh into some clean diapers, 
please." With a nod, Graham's sister escorted Josh back into her 
brother's room and in moments had him laying on the changing table. 
Noticing how she didn't say a word to him, Josh figured that she was 
still mad about him not going around in just his diapers the night 
before. Not that any of this mattered to him. Sharon had Josh 
completely changed in just over five minutes. And ten minutes after 
this, Josh was pulling his shoes on getting ready to head back 
downstairs. Not surprisingly, he found Graham, his brother, and Kevin 
all sitting around in just a T-shirt and their diapers watching 
Saturday cartoons. Breakfast was severed about twenty minutes later. 
Josh was glad that his having a nightmare and crying fit was never 
brought up. Kevin and Josh left Graham's a short time after this.

Chapter 39

	"Mom, we're home," Kevin called as he and Josh came through the 
front door. Josh was a bit surprised to see John try to cover up the 
diaper he had on.
	"Feeling better, John?" Josh asked his brother.
	"I'm still a bit sore, but doing better than I was. How'd the 
photo shoot go?" Josh was asked as John motioned for him to sit down 
next to him.
	"It wasn't too bad. I got into a spot of trouble with one of the 
photographers, but everything got worked out," John was told as Josh 
told him what had happened.
	"That reminds me. Chris Barrett had given me something to give to 
you. Sort of a get-well-soon gift. Let me go get it." With this Josh 
got up and ran off to get the CD that he had been given to give to 
John.
	"He wanted me to tell you to treat the pictures in the Private 
area as DND. He said you'd know what that means." John was told as he 
accepted the CD from his brother. John was a bit shocked to see some 
anti-tamper tape on three of the edges, but figured that this was just 
so that it would have been impossible for anyone to open it without it 
being noticed. About this time the boys aunt came in to the room.
	"OK boys, get upstairs and get your trunks on. We'll be leaving 
for the pool in ten minutes. That means you also, John." his aunt added 
once she saw that he wasn't following the other boys.
	"But.." John started to say before he was cut-off.
	"I don't want to hear it. The doctor said that you needed to 
exercise that shoulder as much as you could. Swimming will be the best 
type you can get without overtaxing it," his aunt explained to him.
	"Couldn't we just go later in the day when it won't be so 
crowded?" John pleaded. Knowing that this had to do more with his 
embarrassed about needing to wear diapers during the day again, John's 
Aunt sat down next to him and explained things to him. She finished 
doing this just as the other kids came back downstairs.
	"I still think it would be better to wait till later," John 
replied totally ignoring the frustrated look he was getting from his 
aunt.
	Josh started shaking his head at this display and then remembered 
something John had done to him soon after he started wearing diapers 
again. With a slight smile on his face, Josh handed the bag he had with 
him over to Kevin and motioned for Vicky to lean closer to him. Vicky 
also started smiling as Josh explained his plan to her. About the time 
Josh finished his aunt got up and forcibly removed John's shorts 
intending to put him in his trunks the hard way.
	"It's OK. I've already got John's trunks," Josh told his aunt as 
he and Vicky came up behind his brother. Without warning, John felt 
Josh and Vicky grab his arms and pulled him to a standing position and 
started heading him towards the door in just his shirt and diapers. 
Trying as hard as he could, John was unable to break away from the 
others.
	"Let me go, Josh. I'll tell mom when I talk to mom," John yelled 
as he tried to break free.
	"I don't think she would mind to much on this. Besides, remember 
her reaction when you did something like this to me when I had to start 
wearing diapers again."
	"That was different. Mom was in a hurry to get somewhere at the 
time and you were acting like a brat," John complained while starting 
to cry from embarrassment.
	"Yeah, I was acting just like you are now. So quit complaining," 
Josh shot back getting some enjoyment from turning the tables on his 
brother. Less than five minutes later the group was headed towards the 
base pool.
	"Here're your trunks." Josh said as he handed his brother a pair 
of swimming trunks. John grabbed the offered garment and put them on 
without comment.
	"Oh Man, not another damned diaper boy!" A voice called as John 
and Josh were switching over to their swim diapers.
	"Yeah, another one. What about it?" Josh shot back as he finished 
pulling up his swim diapers.
	"I don't want people like you swimming in my pool. So you better 
just take your diapered butts back home." the boy said snidely.
	"I'll stay here if I feel like. And it isn't your pool," Josh 
stated calmly.
	"Oh yeah?!" Josh was asked as the other boy came over and pushed 
him into a set of lockers. Before either John or Josh could respond to 
the a beefy hand came down on the other boy's shoulder.
	"Is there a problem here?" A gravely voice asked?
	"Just a slight disagreement," Josh answered.
	"And one that isn't any of your concern!" The boy shot over his 
shoulder as he used his free hand to push Josh in the chest causing him 
to stumble and fall over a bench.
	"That's it, you're out of here!" The man stated as he looked over 
his shoulder to a person Josh couldn't see.
	"Josh, please go get the desk Sergeant." John heard the other boy 
leave and a few moments later the boy returned.
	"What's the problem, Sar-Major?" The Desk sergeant asked the 
older man.
	"This young man tried to start a fight," Mr. Henderson stated and 
told the other man what all he had seen and heard. The sergeant nodded 
at this.
	"OK, I'll contact the boy's guardian and get things taken care 
of." the group was told as he escorted the boy out after having him 
clear out his locker.
	"You OK, Captain?" Josh was asked by the Sar-Major.
	"Yeah. Just a bit pissed off," Josh answered.
	"Oh, I'd like you to meet my older brother. John, this is Sar-
Major Henderson. He runs the base shooting range. Sar-Major, this is my 
older brother John." Josh said in introduction.
	"Pleased to meet you finally. Your uncle told me you'd be coming 
soon. I'd like you to meet my grandsons Josh and Graham." John shook 
each of the offered hands when the introduction was made. Josh saw that 
Josh was a bit surprised to see that both Josh, and Graham were both 
sporting diapers under their shorts.
	"You boys here by yourselves?" John heard the Sar-Major ask.
	"Our Aunt, and Cousins our here also." Josh answered.
	"Well, you best not dawdle to much longer or they'll come looking 
for you," the boys were told with a smile. Josh chuckled a bit at this 
as he nodded his agreement. In moments, John and Josh both had their 
suits pulled on and were heading out to the pool area.
	"I'm sorry about not trying to help you in there," John mumbled.
	"It's OK. I'm sort of glad you didn't. I wouldn't want you to 
take the chance of reopening any of your injuries because of a few 
insults," Josh told his brother while giving him a pat on the arm to 
let him know that he meant what he had just said and not to feel bad 
over it.
	"Was it me, or did the two boys with the Sar-Major have diapers 
on?" John asked, after accepting what his brother had told him.
	"Yeah, they did. Graham wears them due to a medical problem, and 
Josh needs them due to an injury. Graham is Kevin's best friend and he 
explained all this to me when Kevin and I slept over last night." John 
nodded at this, and realized that he had been acting embarrassed ever 
since he had been told he was going to need to wear diapers all the 
time for a while. He now had a better understanding of the adjustment 
that his brother had gone through when his parents decided to place him 
back in diapers again for his own problems. John decided right then and 
there that he would stop feeling sorry for himself over this and to try 
and make up to Josh for the way he had acted towards him at times 
earlier in the year.
	"You guys get lost or something?" Vicky asked as John and Josh 
set their towels down.
	"Nah, some kid tried to start a fight with us in the locker room 
because John and I had diapers on." Josh explained.
	"You're kidding, right?" Came the stunned response.
	"I wish," Josh told her in a serious tone.
	"Luckily, an adult came in and broke things up before it could go 
any further than Josh being pushed back a little." John added.
	"That's good to hear."
	"What's good to hear?" Vicky's mom asked as she walked up to 
them.
	"John and Josh had a bit of run-in in the locker room," Vicky 
informed her mom.
	"Really. Why don't you tell me what happened." With a shrug, John 
and Josh started explaining what had happened in the locker room. Just 
as they were finishing up, Sar-Major Henderson, Josh, and Kevin walked 
up.
	"Hello, Emily." Mr. Henderson called out as they came by.
	"Hello, John. I understand you were a bit of help to my nephews a 
little bit ago." John's and Josh's aunt called back.
	"It was nothing. I just happened to come along at the right 
time." The older man answered with a shrug.
	"Well, I want to thank you for helping out anyhow. Have they 
contacted the boy's parents yet?"
	"Yes, they did. He's already been picked up. And I must that that 
she looked less than thrilled. If I miss my guess they'll probably ban 
him from using the base facilities for a while." Mr. Henderson 
explained.
	"Well, I won't hold you up any further. I'll see you all later 
tonight." Emily smiled back as he said this and thanked him again.
	"What did the Sar-Major mean by he'll see us later tonight?" Josh 
asked as the Henderson's walked away.
	"It's nothing. Just a figure of speech," his aunt replied while 
turning him towards the pool and gave his rump a light slap to send him 
on his way.
	"I really hate it when people do that," Josh said to Kevin as the 
two boys walked over to the pool.
	"I know what you mean. My mom used to do that to me all the time 
when sending me to bed before I outgrew my problem," Kevin said with a 
smile. Josh smiled in return knowing full well that his cousin would 
probably keep wearing what ever diapers were left once he and John left 
for home.
	Over the next several hours the boys played around in the pool. 
Emily was glad to see Josh acting like a normal ten year old. She 
worried at times with how much older he tended to act. She did notice 
that John seemed to stay in the shallower and less crowded area of the 
pool, but she chalked this up to his injuries still being to sore and 
wand to give them more time to heal before getting back to the rougher 
things.
	"OK, I want all you boys to get out of those wet trunks and take 
a short nap," The boy's aunt and mom announced as they walked through 
the front door. With only light grumbling the boys headed upstairs to 
do as they had been instructed.
	"Hey Josh, would you mind if I borrowed a diaper?" Kevin asked 
while John was out of the room.
	"I don't think that would be a problem. Just don't get caught." 
Kevin's cousin chuckled in reply as he tossed over one of his overnight 
diapers. With a nod of thanks, Kevin quickly donned the offered garment 
and climbed into bed before John walked back into the room. Josh 
himself was just starting to climb into bed as John re-entered the 
room. Josh was a bit surprised to see John pull a pair of plastic pants 
on over his diaper. Seeing the look on his brother's face John answered 
the unasked question.
	"My night diapers haven't come in yet, so Aunt Emily is having me 
wear these over a Day-time diaper." Josh nodded at this. Within 
minutes, the only sound heard in the room was the soft breathing of 
three pre-teen boys.
	"Time to get up, boys," Kevin's father called after having 
knocked on the door.
	"We'll be out in a few minutes dad." Kevin called back.
	"I want you each to take a shower after you strip off the diapers 
you have on. Your mom will have your clothes laid out for you."
	"OK." Kevin responded, but seemed a bit shaken by the comment 
that his father about each of them taking a shower once they pulled off 
their diapers. After some discussion, John and Josh decided to save 
some time and shower together. Kevin came into the bathroom as they 
were drying off.
	"Hurry up guys!" Vicky called through the door as she walked by.
 "We'll be out in a second." Josh called after spitting out a mouth 
full of toothpaste.
	"You better not take too long, Kev. Sounds like your parents 
waited too long to wake us up," John called out after having rinsed his 
mouth.
	"Sure sounds that way. I shouldn't be to much longer though." 
came the disembodied reply.
	"Last call guys, you have ten minutes to be out of the shower and 
getting dressed." the boy's uncle and father called out.
	"We're coming now dad!" Kevin called as he shut off the water and 
stepped out of the stall.
	"I guess they weren't kidding when they said that we had to dress 
up for the evening," John said as he saw the suits laying out on each 
of their beds. Josh just shrugged a this, and started unfolding the 
diaper that was laying on top of his suit. He noticed that John was 
doing the same.
	Kevin walked into the room as his cousins were pulling on some 
plastic pants over their diapers.
	"Looks like mom thought of everything." he chuckled.
	"Oh Shit!" Kevin added a few seconds later as he saw a pair 
Thickies Trainers laying atop his own suit.
	"What was that, Kev?" John asked as he walked over to his cousin.
	"I think you've been busted." John added a moment later when he 
saw the trainers also. With a laugh, he slapped the younger boy on the 
shoulder and went back to getting dressed. Josh was laughing to the by 
play between the other two. For his part, Kevin stepped into the 
trainers after dusting them with some of the baby powder John offered 
him. He was almost tempted to leave the trainers off, but figured he'd 
be in trouble if his mom, or dad checked for them and they weren't 
there.
	"You boys ready?" Kevin's mom asked as she entered the room 
several minutes later. The boys just nodded at this and headed 
downstairs after being motioned to lead the way. Before closing the 
door, Kevin's mom took a quick look around to see if Kevin had tried to 
hide the trainers she had left out. Not seeing them, she figured he had 
put them on.
	"Here Kevin, let me help you with that," his mom told him as she 
took the neck tie out of his hand. After showing him how to put a tie 
on correctly, she showed made the motion of straightening out his jack. 
As she did so, she let he hand brush lightly against the back of his 
pants. She smiled to herself as she felt the extra bulk of the 
trainers. She nodded to her husband slightly at the unasked question 
when they made eye contact as he helped Josh with his own tie.
	"Oh Josh, Just one more thing before we go,." James told his 
nephew. With a bit of flourish, he pulled a small pin from his uniform 
jacket and affixed the pin to the left lapel of Josh's jacket.
	"But, I thought the medal was just honorary, like the commission 
was." Josh stated as he fingered the pin.
	"To you they may seem honorary, but to us they're quite real," 
James said seriously. Josh nodded at this and let the subject drop.
	"So where are we going anyway?" John asked as they pulled out of 
the driveway.
	"We're having our Regimental Commander is having his annual open 
house for the Battalion Commanders, Staff NCOs, and our families 
tonight. And seeing how I'm the acting CO for my battalion, it's only 
proper that I attend with my family. This includes you and Josh." James 
explained. He caught Josh smiling at this and got the feeling that his 
nephew knew what was really going on.
	Several minutes later, they pulled up to the base Officers Club. 
Josh got completely embarrassed going through the receiving line as 
several senior officers greeted him. He and John bumped into Josh, 
Sharon, and Kevin a few minutes later. Sharon seemed a bit more 
friendlier than the last time they saw each other. Josh was even more 
surprised when she offered him an apology about what she had done the 
previous night.
	Over the course of the next few hours Josh ran into several kids 
from the club meeting the night before. John was sure that if it hadn't 
been for the Henderson's sharing their table he would have fallen a 
sleep from boredom from a the shop talk.
	"Ladies, and Gentlemen, May I have your attention please?" 
Brigadier General Wainwright called. The room almost instantly quieted 
down at this.
	"I hope you all have had a pleasant time this evening, but before 
we adjourn, there are a few announcements to hand out. Will the 
following people please join me on stage as their name is called." 
While James and his family knew about John being called up, there was 
stunned silence for a few seconds when James heard his name called a 
second after his nephews.
	"As most of you know, earlier this summer Col. Alberts had 
entered the hospital for health reasons. I'm sorry to say that earlier 
this week Col. Alberts was placed on Medical Retirement because of 
those health concerns. I am however pleased to announce that the higher 
up have decided to accept a recommendation I had made at the time of 
Col. Alberts entry into the hospital. Lt. Col. James Edward Chamberlain 
front and center. Mrs. Chamberlain would you care to join us up here as 
well?" Once James was standing next to his C.O and his wife had joined 
him.
	"Lt. Col. James Chamberlain, it is my proud duty to promote you 
to the rank of Colonel with all privileges and duties there of. I'm 
also have the pleasure of turning command of the 2nd Battalion to you. 
Emily, would you care to do the honors?" James wife was asked as she 
was handed the box containing her husbands new rank. She kissed him on 
the cheek moments later with tears in her eyes as she finished pinning 
the devices on.
	"The actual change of command ceremony will take place two weeks 
from today, and I'll let you have the duty of handling the last award." 
James was told in a whisper from his Commanding Officer. With a nod of 
his head James stepped forward to the podium.
	"Jonathon Octavius Kelly, Front and Center." John cringed a bit 
at the mention of his middle name, but stepped forward. He almost 
fainted when he realized what was about to happen. The shock was so 
great that he never even listened to what was being said.
	Thirty minutes later the Chamberlains and Kellys were entering 
their house for the night, when Josh finally broke the spell.
 "Hey John, you realize that I now out rank you so you'll have to show 
me some respect now." Josh joked. With a playful grin John responded.
 "Keep dreaming Thumper." He laughed as he pushed his brother into a 
near by chair. The group laughed at this. The boys were chased upstairs 
to bed a few minutes after this.

Chapter 40

	"David, do you really think I'm doing the right thing?" the boy 
was asked as his mom paced around the room.
	"Yes, I think you're both doing the right thing," came the tired 
response.
	"Maybe I should talk to Tim and set things back a bit," David's 
mom mumbled more to herself than to her son.
	"Mom, I know that you must be nervous about this wedding. Setting 
the date back will only make things worse for when you do finally get 
around to it. I can tell that you and Tim both love each other, and 
that you've become attached to Caleb as well. But for the love of God, 
will you stop all this second-guessing about whether this is the right 
thing! If you and Tim weren't both sure that this is the right thing to 
do you wouldn't have set a wedding date up this quickly. Now, I want 
you to finish getting ready for your date and stop worrying." Carol 
looked at her son in shock having never seen him go off like this. 
Before she could say anything in response to this, the doorbell rang.
	"That's probably Tim and Caleb. You hurry up finish getting ready 
and I'll go let them in," David said as he walked out of his mom's 
bedroom.
	"Hey guys, I thought it would be you," David asked once he opened 
the front door and saw his stepfather and brother to be standing there.
	"Hey David. Your mom ready yet?" Tim asked as he and Caleb 
stepped the door.
	"She'll be down in a minute. She's just finishing up," Tim just 
nodded at this and looked around.
	"the sitter not here yet?" he asked while taking a seat on the 
couch.
	"She should be here any time now." As David announced this the 
bell rang again.
	"Hey Kara." David announced as he opened the door. As he let her 
in he called out over his shoulder.
	"Mom! Kara's here!"
	"Ok, David I'll be down in a minute." Came the disembodied reply.
	Go ahead and make yourself comfortable. I'll be back down in a 
minute." On saying this David turned and started to head for his room. 
Before he got two steps, he felt Kara's hand come in contact with his 
slightly padded rear. David saw her grinning when he looked over his 
shoulder.
	"Hold up. I'll join you." Caleb announced as David head back 
towards his room. A second later David heard another muffled slap and 
knew that Kara had given Caleb the same treatment.
	"I hate it when she does that," Caleb mumbled as the boys headed 
up the stairs.
	"I know. It annoys me a bit as well. Maybe she'll get tired of 
doing it one day." The look David got in reply to his last statement 
told him how much his friend believed it.
	"We shouldn't be too late, boys!" David's mom called as she and 
Caleb's father left on their date.
	"OK mom. Have fun," David called back down. Once he heard the car 
pull out of the driveway he put his full attention back into the gave 
he and Caleb were playing.
	"David! Caleb! The pizza's here! Kara called up almost an hour 
later.
	"Let me shut the game off and we'll be right down!" David yelled 
back has he saved the game they were on.
	"Once you guys have your pizza and drinks I have a surprise for 
you." Kara told the boys as they walked into the kitchen.
	"Hold it both of you. Back upstairs." Kara stated suddenly as the 
boys walked passed her.
	"What?" Caleb asked as he felt a hand come down on his shoulder.
	"It smells like both of you need to be changed." came the reply 
as the two boys were steered back up to the changing room that had been 
recently set up in one of the spare bedrooms.
	"Well, this is cute," Caleb laughed as they walked into the room. 
The room had been done up like a nursery for older boys. The walls had 
been painted a medium blue with forest green trim around the windows 
and door frames. Along one wall was an adult-sized changing table, 
fully stocked with everything needed to perform a diaper change. The 
wall to the right of the changing table had four full-sized cabinets 
painted a different color with each boy's name on it. Caleb stopped 
cold when he saw this. Seeing the look on his soon to be brother's 
face, David started explaining what was going on.
	"I guess your dad hasn't talked to you yet about this. I heard 
them talking a couple of weeks ago that once they get married that it 
would be better for you guys to move in with us since we have more 
space." Before another word could be said Caleb bolted from the room 
and David heard his bedroom door slam a second later. Kara started 
after him when David started speaking again.
	"Why don't you get me changed first, and then I'll go talk to him 
about this." Sensing that David would probably be the more effective of 
them she shrugged and helped David on to the table.
	"Aww, How cute." Kara chuckled as she pulled David's pants down 
and saw that he was wearing a pair of Red and Blue striped GoodNites. 
After she finished pulling off the younger boy's pants and regular 
underpants she tore the sides out of the GoodNites and started cleaning 
David off with a baby wipe. David shivered a bit as the cold wipe hit 
him.
	"Sorry about that."
	"It's OK. You get used to it after a while." With a smile, Kara 
turned and opened the cabinet with David's name on it and removed 
several Thickies Overnight cloth diapers along with a pair of deep blue 
colored plastic pants.
	"Uh, Kara, I normally only need one of those to get me through 
the night." David told his sitter when he saw that she had several of 
them.
	"I figured that if you wore two of them you wouldn't need to be 
changed before you head to bed tonight." Came the response as she 
motioned for David to raise his behind so she could get the diapers 
under him. Once she had the diaper positioned correctly, Kara started 
to rub a generous amount of lotion onto David's balls and butt. David 
responded to this stimuli in true boy fashion.
	"You want me to leave you alone for a few minutes while you take 
care of that?" Kara laughed. She laughed even harder when David nodded 
yes. Still chuckling she handed him a wipe from under the table and 
left the room. While David was taking care of himself, Kara headed 
downstairs and put the now cold pizza into the oven for a bit to reheat 
it. Five minutes later, David called out that he was ready.
	After reapplying some more lotion, Kara sprinkled a great deal of 
powder over the lotioned area. Once this was done, David felt the thick 
cloth diapers being pulled snuggly into his crotch, and pinned tightly.
	"Those feel tight enough?" Kara asked before pulling up the 
plastic pants.
	"Yeah they feel just fine." David replied with a smile. Allowing 
David to pull up his own plastic pants, Kara busied herself with 
getting the items she would need for Caleb's diaper change.
	"I'll just change Caleb downstairs once you've had a chance to 
taslk things over with him.
	"OK, and thanks for understanding about all this."
	"It's all right. I've helped friends through things like this 
before so I know a little of what it's like." Kara told him warmly as 
she walked from the room.
	"Caleb, You OK?" David asked as he walked into his room. He saw 
Caleb curled up on the far corner of his bed, holding a stuffed animal. 
Without a thought, David climbed onto the bed with him and pulled the 
smaller boy into a hug as he explained what he and his mom had talked 
about on what he had heard.
	"I know this must be tough on you, and it must hurt that you had 
to find out about it like this. I know your dad and my mom didn't reach 
this decision lightly or quickly. They felt that for a while it would 
be easier to move into one house that was already set up than it would 
be to try and sell both houses."
	"But why didn't my dad even ask me about how I would feel about 
it!?" Caleb cried."
	"I have no idea. I guess maybe he was trying to find the best 
time and way to break it to you."
	"I just think he doesn't care about how I feel about things, or 
all the memories I'm going to be giving up by moving." Came the sobbed 
reply.
	"I don't think that it the case at all, and I don't think you 
really believe that either. I'll bet your dad is having just as hard of 
time having to let that house go because of the memories as well, if 
not more so."
	"You really think so?" David just nodded at this as Caleb started 
crying again. A few minutes later the crying slowed down.
	"I'm sorry about all that." David was told in a shaky voice.
	"It's all right. Just do me a favor, and try to listen to your 
dad when he does tell you about it. OK?" David asked as he started to 
tickle his friend.
	"OK, OK." Caleb laughed while trying to get out of the grip David 
had him in.
	"Now that we have all that straightened out, let's get you 
downstairs and into some clean dydees before you start leaking all over 
my bed." With a final laugh the two boys head downstairs. David 
chuckled a little when he saw Caleb carrying the stuffed animal he was 
holding with him. While Kara was taking care of Caleb's diaper change, 
David decided to get their dinner severed up. Both boys perked up when 
they saw that Kara had rented several of the Harry Potter movies to 
watch. David and Caleb both were getting ready to fall asleep as the 
final movie ended. With David walking ahead of her, Kara picked Caleb 
up and carried him into David's room. Both boys were fast asleep before 
Kara even finished tucking them in. Little did any of the Kesslers know 
about the surprise that was in store for them the next day.