"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN, GETTING MARRIED!" Tim yells into the phone.

Avi chuckles and shakes his head at Tim's outburst as Austin answers the phone. Avi kept his eyes on the road as they made their way toward New Orleans.

"Hello, Timmy." Austin laughs. "I told Adam that you would react this way."

"ARE YOU GUYS CRAZY!!??" Tim continues to shout.

"Will you calm your nuts?" Austin laughs. "I'll explain."

"Yeah, I do think you have some explaining. How the hell do you think a marriage is going to work when you're screwing other people?" Tim asks.

"That's the point, Timmy. We're not. We both quit prostituting." Austin answers. 

"For real?" Tim asks.

"Yep, for real. Adam got a job as a construction worker at his uncle's company and I have a good chance at getting a job at the music store here in town." Austin explains.

"That's awesome to hear." Tim smiles. 

"We're not going to have a big wedding. Probably just the Justice of The Peace. But I want you there." Austin says. "When are you coming back?"

"We're headed to New Orleans right now. May stay a day or two then we'll be headed back to Texas." Tim answers.

"Cool. I miss you so much." Austin says.

"I miss you too, Freckles." Tim smiles.

"Soooo, how's it going with the bearded angel?" Austin asks. Tim could just imagine the smirk on his boyish face.

"It's going great." Tim smiles as he looks out at the scenery that they were passing.

"So does that mean that yall have screwed?" Austin giggles.

"Uh, yeah." Tim answers with a short answer.

"HALLELUJAH!!!!" Austin shouts over the phone. "So how serious is this. Maybe a double wedding?"

"I wouldn't go that far." Tim says, being careful not to say too much for Avi to hear.

"Come on, Timmy. Let the guy into your heart." Austin says in a serious tone. "You need someone and I know that you are really attracted to this Avi guy."

"I can't just yet, Austin. I'm not  ... sure." Tim says.

"Is he there? Is that why you can't open up?" Austin asks.

"Yeah." Tim answers.

"Okay, but when you get home, we are going to have a nice little chat. Understand?" Austin says.

"Yes, Daddy." Tim chuckles.

"Oooo, kinky." Austin laughs.

"BYE, AUSTIN!" Tim says loudly.

"Bye, Rose Bud." Austin laughs.

"Geez." Tim laughs as he hangs up. "That boy could get on Jesus's nerves."

"What?" Avi laughs. "So they are getting married? But what about .. you know .. their job?"

"They're not prostituting anymore." Tim answers. "This Adam fella is working for his uncle doing construction. And Austin thinks he may have a shot at getting a job in a music store."

"That's awesome." Avi smiles.

"Yeah." Tim says, not sounding too sure.

"Aren't you glad that they stopped?" Avi asks, shooting Tim a quick glance.

"Yeah, I am. I'm just not sure about this marriage thing." Tim says. "I mean, do they even know each other well enough to get married?"

"You're just worried about your little buddy. I'm sure they love each other or they wouldn't even be discussing marriage." Avi says.

"I hope your right. I hate to think of Austin getting hurt." Tim says.

"I know you do." Avi says as he reaches and takes Tim by the hand. "But you have to give Adam credit for getting a decent job so he can be a faithful husband."

"Yeah." Tim nods in agreement.

"I'm really excited to meet Austin." Avi smiles. "He sounds awesome."

"He is awesome but a bit crazy." Tim chuckles. "I'm excited to get home to see him. I've really missed the little turd."

"Do I sense a bit of homesickness from you, Cowboy?" Avi asks as he gently squeezes Tim's hand.

"Maybe a little." Tim shrugs with a smile. "I mean, I love traveling and seeing all the things that make this country so beautiful but as the old saying goes, 'There's No Place Like Home'."

"I got an idea." Avi smiles.

"What's that?" Tim asks as he turns in his seat to face his lover.

"We can always come back to New Orleans. Why don't we just head home to Nederland?" Avi smiles. "Surprise Austin."

"Are you serious?" Tim asks, his eyes lighting up with excitement.

"Yes, I'm serious. I want to meet Austin. I want to see your hometown." Avi chuckles.

"And we can also take a trip to Port Arthur or even to the Gulf. It's just a few hour drive." Tim smiles.

"Sounds awesome. So is that a yes?" Avi asks.

"If you are sure you don't mind?" Tim asks.

"Of course I don't mind. I was the one who suggested it." Avi laughs.

Tim reaches into the back seat for the road atlas and slips on his glasses as he studies their route.

"You are so d*mn sexy with your glasses on. "Avi smiles.

Tim chuckles and shakes his head as he continues to study the map.

"Can I make a suggestion?" Avi asks as he watches the highway.

"What's that?" Tim asks, not taking his eyes off the map.

"Before our next road trip maybe we can invest in a GPS?" Avi chuckles.

"Probably wouldn't hurt." Tim laughs. "This is Interstate 10, right?"

"Yep." Avi answers.

"This will lead straight into Beaumont, Texas then we'll take the exit for Nederland/Port Arthur." Tim says as he closes the atlas.

"Sounds easy enough." Avi says.

"But we still have about four hours of driving time to go." Tim says with a frown.

"That's not too bad. Let's stop and get something to eat, stretch a bit, fill the car up with gas and take out again." Avi says.

They stop in Lafayette to fill both the gas tank and their stomachs. They see a sign for a place called 'Rip Van Winkle Gardens' and decide to sight-see a bit and stretch their legs. It was absolutely beautiful. 

Once they get back on the road, they figure they have about two more hours of driving.

"That will put us getting there at about 5:30 or 6:00." Tim says as they pull out onto the interstate.

"You getting excited?" Avi asks as he turns and lays his head down in Tim's lap. 

"I'd be lying if I said I wasn't." Tim smiles, glancing quickly down at Avi then turning his eyes back to the road. "By the way, Austin thinks you're gorgeous."

"Really? Cool. What about you?" Avi asks with a smile.

"He thinks I'm cute too, I guess." Tim chuckles.

"Noooo." Avi laughs, smacking Tim in the stomach. "Do you think I'm gorgeous?"

"Ah, you're okay." Tim smirks with a shrug. Then laughs after getting smacked again. "Alright, I'm joking. You are a very, very beautiful man."

"That's better." Avi laughs.

A short time later, Tim was pulling into the driveway of his old home. There were two vehicles sitting in the driveway: one a candy apple red Mustang that belong to Austin and the other was a black Chevy Silverado truck. Which they assumed belong to Adam.

"I just got nervous all of a sudden." Tim says as he stares at the house.

"Why?" Avi smiles.

"What if I don't like this Adam?" Tim says in a low whisper.

"Honey, you haven't even met the guy yet." Avi chuckles. "Give him a chance."

Tim nods as they get out of the car. Holding hands, they walk up on the porch. Tim takes a deep breath as he knocks on the door.

"Uh, JUST A MINUTE!!" 

Tim smiles at the sound of Austin's voice.

"STOP F*CKING AND ANSWER THE D*MN DOOR!!" Tim yells as he beats on the door.

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