Ian Barillas -Chapter 10 Teach them to fish.

Ian (41)
Children (currently living at home): Julio (24) and Darcy (15)
August (24) and Sayra (10).

Narrated by Ian and Julio.
Ian~~~~~~

One thing I noticed ever since Mary and I split up is how much crap accumalates in this house. I and the boys try to clean up but its a never ending pile!

The stove is a mess to clean up. I really have no idea how Mary kept it so nice and clean around here. I would hire a maid but with all the child support I have to pay I just cant afford a maid.

Julio lost his job and was not happy about it. I told him to come and work for me in the mechanic shop but he just did not want to. It hurts me to see my son down like this. Ever since August got married, Julio just feels lonely. They are twins and have never been separated until now.

I tried to tell Julio to date but he just gives me a blank stare. I love my son but I know that there is no real difference in my eyes dating a man versus a woman. I know my son is gay and I have no problems with it. I just want him to get out there and meet a man...anyone! He is 24 and is more of a home body than I am.

I dragged his butt out and gave him money and told him to socialize and win. I just hope he does not lose it all because Julio is not a great poker player.

I noticed he kept staring at the bartender so I told him to go for it. I don't think it went to well because after their little chat he was anxious to leave. I told him to take me where he would meet someone and to my surprise he told me a cafe. Seriously? OK fine lets go there and meet someone..anyone!!!
Julio~~~~~~

Aren't dads just suppose to stay home while their kids go out to mingle? Not mine! He is on my ass to meet someone. Just because he will lay with a woman if she breathes on him he wants me to be the same. I told him that I would meet someone here. I just want a breather!

Before long I saw him following some old woman into a room. We all here saw them both go in. Everyone here knows what that room is for.

I could only imagine what my father was doing. I honestly do not think that I inherited his suaveness to date.

I started to mingle and there were a lot of gay guys there that night. My dad was tired and he said that he wanted to go home. I stayed and talked. People were starting to come in from the clubs and well he told me to mingle right?

One guy really got my attention. He asked me if I was there to meet him and I said no. Apparently he was being stood up. We started talking and he asked me if I wanted a coffee. I said sure why not.

We literally talked all night long. I had not had this great conversation or chemistry in a long time. The last guy that even remotely made feel this way was Guy. His name was Anthony Hiatt and we clicked immediately.

We exchanged information and kissed each other farewell. I think it went good but now the waiting game begins.

I got home and of course they all thought I had slept over some guys house. I was sleepy but that disappeared when I saw my twin August there.

I had not seen August in a long time but he was leaving as I was getting in. Dad asked about last night I told him and he wished me luck. The doorbell rang and I got up to get it.

I noticed a small rose on the floor with my dad's name on it. I knew it was from the lady he was with last night. To my surprise I also saw Anthony about to drop off some roses for me.

He was so embarrassed because he wanted it to be a surprise for me. I thought it was the sweetest thing and asked him out on a date. I told him to let me change and we would go out to eat.

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We have been out on several dates. We never seem to get bored of each other. We even went to do Karaoke and we both laughed at each other's singing.


We both agreed that our best dates were when we did not sing. We had been out almost every night and finally one day Anthony mentioned if I would like to be exclusive. There was not hesitation on my part and I said yes.

We did a little toast to our new relationship and were ecstatic to be together.

That night we wound up at my apartment and in my dad's bed. It felt wierd but I knew that my dad was going to stay out late. After we were finished he left and I went to sleep.

The next morning I was so embarrassed when Darcy told me if I could keep it down next time. I could not believe that my little brother heard us! Next time Anthony and I will go to his place. He lives in the outskirts of Viramontes but I rather travel than have Darcy hear us.

Anthony came to see me again and I told him about Darcy hearing us. He was so embarrassed. I told him to come up and meet my brother and dad. He did not know what to do but he came up anyway.

I could hear my dad and Darcy talking. Anthony just held my hand tight when we walked in and I introduced everyone.

Dad seemed to like Anthony. He did not act too goofy around us which I appreciated. James looked like he too enjoyed the lunch my dad had prepared.

Now that he met half of my family we were good. I like Anthony a lot and I am just happy that we met at the right place at the right time. I guess I do owe my dad thanks for forcing me out to socialize that night. If things could not get any better we both decided to move in together. We are going to look into buying a house. A small one but at least it will be ours.