    "Bill" BY CODY MATTHEW JAMES III 2/8/05

    Chapter 24 SWIM CLASS

    "Scotty…Ricky…time to wake up."

    "Scotty…time to wake up baby."

    "Mommy, is that you?"

    "Yes baby. It's time to get up."

    "Why so early mommy?"

    "You and Ricky have an appointment at the YWCA this morning."

    "Oh yeah…Is Cathy here yet? "

    "No sweetheart. She will be down in about half an hour."

    I sat up in bed, and then looked at Ricky still sleeping there.

    "Come on Ricky, time to wake up." my mommy said as she shook him
    gently.

    "Ricky, want to miss breakfast?" I asked loudly.

    Ricky turned over on his side, but he was still asleep.

    "Mommy, I want scrambled eggs and bacon for breakfast. Ricky don't want
    nothing." I said louder.

    "I do too." Ricky said as he woke up.

    "Ricky sweetheart, time to wake up." my mommy said.

    "Why we have to get up so early?" Ricky asked as he rubbed his eyes.

    "You take it from here baby. I'm going to get your bath ready" my mommy
    said to me.

    "We got to go to the Y this morning Ricky, besides, Bill still owes you
    an ice cream cone."

    Ricky was awake after I said that.

    "I don't want to go." Ricky said as he sat up.

    "Chris is supposed to be there Ricky."

    "So?"

    "He said he was going to give you a present when you got to the Y
    Ricky."

    Ricky was wide awake now.

    "What is Chris going to give me Scotty?"

    "He's going to give you a…a…a big kiss Ricky." I said, then I quickly
    got off my bed and ran to the bathroom.

    "Scotty, I'm gonna make girls kiss you today at the YMCA." Ricky said
    as he ran after me.

    "It's the YWCA Ricky." I said as my mom took my diaper off me.

    "Ricky, do you need to use the potty?" my mom asked as she took his
    diaper off him.

    "Ricky thought for a moment, then shook his head no.

    "Are you sure Ricky?"

    Ricky looked down at the floor, so my mommy sat him on the potty seat.
    My mom started washing me, then there was a knock at the front door.

    "That should be Cathy."

    "Jeanne, it's me Cathy."

    "We are in the bathroom Cathy."

    "Did you get Ricky up yet?" Cathy asked as he came into the bathroom.

    "Yes, with a little help from Scotty."

    "How did you do it Scotty?" Cathy asked as she set her handbag down.

    "I promised him a kiss from Chris, and he woke up."

    "Did not Scotty. You said Chris was going to give me a present."

    "Teasing Ricky again, huh Scotty?" Cathy asked.

    "No, just wanted to wake him up."

    "Ricky, does that little girl, ah, Jennifer still live down the street
    from you?" Cathy asked.

    "Yup, why?"

    "Do you think she would like to have a boyfriend like Scotty?"

    "Yup, and she likes to play house too." Ricky said smiling.

    "Hey, I don't want no girlfriend Cathy…I want you." I said.

    "Think Scotty is old enough for her Ricky?" Cathy asked.

    "Yup, she's five years old." Ricky said.

    "I don't know if I want a girl that old dating my baby. Is there a girl
    younger he can date Cathy?"" my mom asked.

    "Mommy, I'm gonna tell Bill your teasing me."

    "Jeanne, if I see any girls at the Y this morning that might be
    acceptable to you, I'll let you know."

    "Thanks Cathy."

    "Sorry but I don't date anyone but Cathy." I said.

    "You like them big and sassy, don't you baby?" my mommy asked.

    "YUP!"

    "I hate to give you more work Cathy, but will you finish getting them
    bathed and dressed? I need to hit the road." my mom said as she dried
    her hands off.

    "Sure Jeanne. You had he hardest part, waking them up."

    "Mommy, aren't you forgetting something?" I asked as I stood up in the
    bathtub.

    My mommy bent over and kissed me, and then she kissed Ricky.

    After you finish at the YWCA Scotty, Cathy is going to take you in for
    your allergy test. I'll see you after six. I love you baby."

    "I love you too mommy."

    Cathy finished washing me, and as I dried off, she washed Ricky.

    "What's for breakfast Cathy?" I asked as I hung the towel up.

    "McDonalds. Bill wants you guys over there early, and he said there was
    a McDonalds next door to the Y."

    "I know what Ricky wants at McDonalds." I said as I climbed onto the
    potty seat.

    "No you don't Scotty." Ricky said.

    "Ricky wants FOOD."

    "You don't know what kind of food I want Scotty."

    "Good food."

    "Okay you guys, lets get you dressed." Cathy said as she finished
    drying Ricky.

    "Can I wear my tan Jordan shorts and my white mesh tank Cathy?"

    "What do you want to wear Ricky?"

    "Shorts and a tank like Scotty."

    "Okay you turkeys, into the bedroom."

    Ricky climbed onto the dresser as Cathy took out two school diapers.

    "Cathy, what did my mommy do with the clean laundry?" I asked.

    "It's in her room Scotty. Why, what do you want it for?"

    "I forgot to put Chris's swim diaper in the diaper bag last night."

    "Hurry up and go get it. We need to leave soon."

    I went through the laundry basket and found the three swim diapers my
    mom had washed yesterday.

    "Cathy, are you going to help me get on the net today after we get
    home."

    "If we get home in time. You still have to go to the hospital and take
    your allergy test Scotty." Cathy said as she finished diapering Ricky.

    Cathy put a pair of plastic pants on Ricky, and then put one of my
    Jordan shorts on him.

    "How come you putting plastic pants on me?" Ricky asked.

    "When we take Scotty to take his test, I don't want you to have any
    accidents that show."

    "Are we going to mommy's and daddy's hospital Cathy?"

    "No Ricky. We are going to intercommunity hospital."

    "Did you ever have to go to the hospital Cathy?" I asked as I got up
    onto the dresser.

    "A couple of times Scotty."

    "What for?"

    "I had my tonsils taken out when I was nine, and I broke my arm when I
    was eleven."

    "Did you break your arm spanking Richie or Jason?"

    "No Scotty. I fell out of a tree."

    "Why were you in a tree Cathy?"

    "Boy you ask a lot of questions Scotty."

    "Just want to know a little bit about you Cathy…before I marry you."

    "And who said I was going to marry you Scotty?"

    "My into…into.. "

    "Intuition Scotty?"

    "Yeah that."

    "My intuition says if we don't move it, Bill will be spanking two
    butts, and mine is not one of those." Cathy said as she pulled my
    diaper up between my legs and taped it.

    She pulled a pair of plastic pants up my legs and over my diaper.

    Cathy took out two pairs of Jordan shorts and slipped one on me as I
    laid on the dresser. She put my white tank top on me, and as I got off
    the dresser, she gave me a light pop on my butt.

    "Hey, I didn't do nothing wrong."

    "That was J.I.C. Scotty."

    "Does Ricky get one too?"

    "My sweet loveable brother. He never does anything wrong."

    "Well you sweet loveable brother is putting his shoes on wrong."

    "Just seeing if my sandals feel better this way Scotty." Ricky said.

    "Come on Ricky. Lets get your shorts on now."

    "These are neat shorts Cathy. They have lots of pockets on them." Ricky
    said as Cathy pulled them up over his diaper.

    "Those are called cargo shorts Ricky, and they look like they just fit
    you." Cathy said as she adjusted his elastic waistband.

    Cathy put a tank top on Ricky as I put my sandals on, and then she
    said, "Got a treat for you guys out in the S.U.V."

    "What is it?" Ricky and I asked at the same time.

    "You will find out when we get to the S.U.V."

    Ricky and me were ready in a second. Cathy grabbed her handbag, and the
    diaper bag, and we headed out the door.

    "Cathy, we need to take towels J.I.C." I said as I ran and grabbed the
    towels.

    Ricky and I ran to the carport to see what Cathy had in the S.U.V. for
    us.

    "Cathy hurry up and open the door." I said.

    When she opened up the door, Ricky and me climbed in. On each the car
    seats was a box. Ricky opened his as I opened mine.

    "Donuts!" Ricky said as he held his box out for me to see.

    I opened my box, and there were two glazed donuts, and a small carton
    of milk.

    'Thank you Cathy." I said as I got into my car seat.

    "Your welcome Scotty…I just wanted to keep you guys quiet until we got
    to the Y."

    "You did it Cathy." I said, then I took a big bite out of the donut.

    Cathy strapped me into my car seat, as Ricky buckled his car seat
    harness, then we headed to the Y.

    When we got to the YWCA, Ricky and I looked for Bill's car in the
    parking lot and we couldn't find it .

    "Looks like we beat Bill here Cathy." I said as she unfastened my car
    seat harness.

    'Good. We can go over to McDonalds and eat breakfast now."

    Cathy locked up the S.U.V., and then we went across the street to
    McDonalds.

    "What are you guys going to have?" Cathy asked.

    "PANCAKES." Ricky and I said in unison.

    Cathy placed our order, and after she paid for it, we went over to a
    table.

    "About time you guys showed up."

    I turned to see who was talking to us, and it was Bill…and Chris was
    sitting across from him.

    "Chris, you did come!"

    "Yeah. Bill made a deal with me." Chris said.

    "What kind of deal?" I asked.

    "He said I get to beat you up Scotty."

    "Naw he didn't Chris." I said as I looked at Bill.

    "No little dude he didn't, but he made me an offer I couldn't refuse."

    "What was that Chris?"

    "Bill talked Mr. Jordan into sponsoring a little league team at Roger's
    boy's home, and I get to help coach them." Chris said with a big smile.

    "That's neat, but don't you want to play too?"

    "No I'm getting to old, and besides I'll be going to high school this
    year and I'm going to try out for the team.

    "I bet Chris makes varsity his first year." Bill said.

    "I'm not that good."

    "No, I think he should try out for the Dodgers. They need all the help
    they can get." I said as I pushed Chris over and sat down.

    "We are just having a hard time getting it altogether this year." a man
    said from the table behind us.

    Chris and I turned around to see who it was. The man got up and put his
    baseball cap on, and it said LA Dodgers on the front. He went over to
    the trashcan and emptied his tray in it, and then he left.

    "I wonder who that was?" I said.

    "That was…That was the short stop for the Dodgers!" Chris said
    excitedly.

    "I didn't know he was there." Bill said.

    "He's name is…is…I can't remember!" Chris said.

    "Well I think the Dodgers could still use Chris." I said.

    Ricky and I raced to see who could eat their pancakes first, and Ricky
    won by a mile.

    "Looks like my two monkeys are finished eating. Are you guys ready to
    go over to the Y?" Cathy asked as she got up.

    "In a moment Cathy. I would like to talk to Scotty, Chris, and Ricky
    first. Bill said.

    I looked at Bill eyes to see if it was going to be a serious talk or
    not, then I asked, "What did you want to talk about Bill?"

    "Nothing bad Scotty, I just want to explain what I have planned…When we
    get over to the Y, Cathy will get you guys dressed. I will go out and
    be introduced by Terry, the girl that teaches the class. I will explain
    the benefits of using a reusable swim diaper versus a disposable, and
    why the YWCA would like them to start using Jordan swim diapers. When I
    call your name, I want you to come out and model the swim diaper for
    the parents. I don't want you guys goofing around. You guys are mainly
    models. Afterward the parents might want to ask you questions and I
    want you to be truthful, understand?"

    We all shook our head yes.

    "There are four classes we need to take care of, and after I am thru
    with you guys, you can use the pool next door, and Cathy will be the
    lifeguard. Scotty, no Cathy, no…?"

    "Swimming." I answered.

    "After the last class, I will take you guys out to lunch anywhere you
    want to go." Bill said as he got up.

    "Burger King?" Ricky asked.

    "Sure Ricky if you all agree."

    "Any Burger King Bill?" I asked.

    "Any Burger King Scotty."

    "Burger King Bombay India?" I asked.

    Bill had a perplexed look on his face, then I said, "I want to see the
    world while I'm still young."

    Bill grabbed me and held me up over his head and he started spinning
    around. I held my arms and legs out straight and said, "Hey look at me.
    I'm Superman…with a bad sense of direction."

    Cathy, Chris, and Bill laughed.

    When we got to the Y, Bill found Terry, and then Terry led us to the
    locker room to get changed.

    When we went inside the locker room, parents were getting their babies
    and toddlers changed into their swim suits and swim diapers on the
    changing tables.

    "I don't know if I can do this." Chris said as he looked at all the
    parents there.

    "Do you know anyone over there Chris?" I asked.

    "No, but it is still really embarrassing for me.."

    "They will see you for a few minutes Chris, and besides these are
    parents, not the guys at school." I told him.

    When a table opened up, Ricky ran over to it.

    "Cathy we can use this one." Ricky said.

    "Who's up first?" Cathy asked as she set the diaper bag down on the
    table.

    I quickly put my hand over Ricky's mouth, then I asked Cathy, "Can we
    vote on it?"

    "Being democratic about it Scotty?"

    "Yeah, and I vote Cathy first." I said as I rose my hand.

    Ricky's and Chris's hand went up quickly.

    "Since you have the big mouth here today Scotty, I vote you first."
    Cathy said as she put her hand up.

    Chris and Ricky put their hands up too.

    "You lose Scotty." Cathy said, then she picked me up and sat me on the
    dressing table.

    "Cathy, you wouldn't strip me in front of all these girls would you?"

    "What girls Scotty?"

    I rolled over onto my stomach and pointed to the next table.

    "Are we shy about getting dressed in front of a one year old Scotty?"

    "She's still a girl."

    "After I get you dressed Scotty, I'll take you over and introduce you
    to her."

    "Cathy, you wouldn't do that to me would you?"

    "DARE ME Scotty."

    I kept my mouth shut.

    Cathy took my tank off me, and as I laid down, she took my shorts off
    me and started to pull my plastic pants down. I watched as a lady came
    over to the table I was on and she had a baby boy in her arms.

    "Are you in the mommy and me swimming class?" the lady asked as she
    looked down at me.

    "No Scotty swims pretty well. We are here with Bill Stiles and Bill is
    going to give a talk to the class this morning. Scotty, Chris, and
    Ricky are Bill's models for that talk.

    "What is the talk about?"

    "Reusable swim diapers versus disposable swim diapers, and other
    things.

    "I guess I better pay attention. I have been using disposable swimmers
    on Davy and my two other children when they were little. By the way, my
    name is Angela."

    "Hi Angela, my name is Cathy. This is Scotty, and Ricky is over there,
    and this is Chris." Cathy said as she put her hand on Chris's shoulder.

    I could tell Chris wanted to be somewhere else when he started to turn
    red.

    "Nice to meet you boys, and I guess I'll see you later." Angela said,
    then she went over to a changing table.

    Cathy took my plastic pants off me, then she took my diaper off. Cathy
    took out my satin blue swim diaper and slipped it under me, then she
    pulled it up between my legs and fastened the Velcro. She ran the
    little belt through the belt loot and fastened it.

    "Those go on almost like the disposable swim diapers." Angela said from
    to next table.

    "Yes, and I wished they had been around when I was teaching swimming."

    "Do they come in other colors Cathy?"

    "Yup, and other prints too." I said as I got off the changing table.

    Ricky climbed up onto the changing table, and then I saw Chris back
    away.

    Cathy took out the red satin swim diaper and showed it to Angela.

    "What's the matter Chris?" I asked softly.

    "I don't know about this Scotty."

    "Aren't you guys dressed yet? Bill asked as he walked in.

    "Bill I don't…" Chris started to say.

    "Oh here Chris. You can wear these today." Bill said as he took a
    package out of the bag he was holding, and tossed it to Chris.

    "Is this a..?" Chris started to ask.

    "Pull on swim diaper Chris. I thought you might be a little nervous."
    Bill said, then he winked at Chris.

    "What you got for me?" Ricky asked.

    Bill took out a package of white disposable swim diapers with kites on
    them and tossed them to Ricky.

    "Here you go champ." Bill said as he tossed me a package.

    It was a package of disposable swim diapers with wooden building blocks
    on them.

    "What are those Scotty?" Chris asked.

    "It's disposable swim diapers. I liked the print and I know you would
    like the print too Chris."

    "I'm not wearing those!" Chris said as he backed away.

    "Don't worry Chris. It would take three of those to cover you, and
    Scotty having such a small butt, one half of one will cover his butt."
    Bill said.

    "I didn't say Chris was going to wear one, I said I thought he would
    like the print." I said as I opened up the package.

    I took one out of the package and held it against me, and it was a
    about the same size as the Pampers I had worn.

    "These might fit me as long as they don't shrink when they get wet."

    "Make you a deal Scotty. If they shrink, I'll shrink you so they fit
    you." Bill said as he picked me up like a sack of potatoes.

    "Where we going Bill?"

    "Your up first Scotty." Bill said as he took me towards the pool area.

    "Cathy I love you, and my will is under my mattress, and HELP!" I said
    as I disappeared around the corner.

    "Is that Scotty's father?" Angela asked.

    "No, that was Bill the one who is going to talk to the class today, and
    the little one lives in the same apartment complex." Cathy said as she
    pulled the swim diaper up between Ricky's legs.

    "Looks like they get along well together." Angela said as she picked up
    Davy.

    "Yeah. I think Bill loves that kid, and I know Scotty loves Bill."

    "Cathy, are you Scotty's sister ?" Angela asked.

    "No. Well maybe. He wants his mother to adopt me, but right know I just
    baby sit him."

    "I'd better get out there so I don't miss the comedy show." Angela
    said, then left.

    "Okay Ricky, you're done…Chris, you can get dressed in the stall over
    there, if you want."

    Chris took his shoes and socks off, and then he pulled his pants and
    boxer briefs down and stepped out of them. Cathy opened up the plastic
    bag and took the swim diaper out and held it for him. Chris stepped
    into it, and Cathy pulled it up.

    "Cathy, what are those strings around my legs?"

    "You tie the cords like your waist cord and tuck it in Chris. If you
    have an accident, that keeps the accident from coming out."

    Chris looked over his shoulder and checked out the swim diaper from the
    rear, and then said, "These look just like Scotty's Speedo. I wouldn't
    mind wearing these at the boys home."

    "Cathy, when do we go out?" Ricky asked.

    "I think Bill is going to send Scotty in here to get you when it is
    time."

    "You go ahead and sit on the bleachers Scotty. When I need you, I will
    motion you to come over."

    I went over and sat down on the bleachers. There were more then twenty
    kids in the pool with their parents. Bill went over to Terry to let her
    know he was ready.

    "Parents, may I have your attention. Bill Stiles is here today to talk
    to you about swim diapers, and Jordan enterprises the company that
    manufactures them…Bill."

    "Hi my name is Bill Stiles and I work for Jordan Enterprises. I was
    asked to talk to you today about using reusable swim diapers versus
    disposable swim diapers. With our landfills filling up, the Y thought
    it would be a good idea if you would start using reusable swim diapers
    in place of disposable. It would also help in the maintenance of the
    pool pump and filters. Many of the disposable swim diapers start
    falling apart soon after they have been exposed to the water, and some
    of the chemicals in the disposables react with some of the chemicals in
    the pool water."

    Bill motioned me over, and when I got to him, it felt like a million
    eyes were looking at me.

    I don't know any of these people, and they don't know me, except Angela
    I said to myself over and over.

    "Scotty has agreed to model a few of the swim diapers Jordan
    manufactures. They come in different styles, colors, and prints. "Bill
    said as he turned me around.

    "Time to go get Ricky." Bill said softly.

    I walked to the locker room and grabbed Ricky's hand, and then led him
    out to the pool area. He had a smile on him from ear to ear.

    "Ricky is wearing a plain color swim diaper, and they are available
    from six months to size twenty for those children who may have physical
    handicaps or that may be mentally challenged. They were also designed
    for children that might have little accidents once in awhile." Bill
    said as he sent me to go get Chris.

    I looked at Chris in the locker room, and said, "Bill wants you now."

    Chris took a deep breath, and quickly walked out with me.

    "As you can see, Chris is wearing a pull on which are great to use on
    camping trips, or if you send your child to camp. They can be worn
    alone or under board shorts if the child prefers. Worn alone, most
    people mistake them as being a Speedo. Chris is one of the best models
    I have, and was eager to model the swim diaper even though he does not
    have a need to wear them."

    Chris relaxed after Bill said that, and his red face disappeared.

    "I have an older child with autism. He loves the pool but we can't keep
    a suit on him no matter what we try." one lady said.

    "Scotty, have Cathy put the swim diaper on you that fastens in the
    rear." Bill whispered to me.

    I went into the locker room and said, "Cathy Bill wants the swim
    diaper…"

    "Up on the table Scotty." Cathy said as she lifted me up.

    She took my swim diaper off me, then slipped the swim diaper that
    fastens in the rear under me. I sat up and Cathy fastened the Velcro,
    then the little belt across the rear.

    Ready to go Scotty." Cathy said, then I hopped off the changing table,
    and went to the pool.

    "This is the swim diaper that fastens in the rear. It was designed at
    Jordan Enterprises for children like yours. As you can see, this one
    fastens in the rear, and what a child can't see, he will leave alone.
    For extra security, it has a belt that is easily adjustable to fit the
    waist nice and snug, and if it is put on right, it will not come off
    the child no matter how rough he plays." Bill said.

    I turned around so my rear was facing the parents, and I tried to
    unfasten the belt on the rear of the swim diaper, and I still couldn't.
    As Bill answered questions, Ricky and Chris dove into the pool and swam
    around, getting out every now and then only to dive back into the pool.

    When Bill finished answering questions, he took Ricky, Chris, Cathy,
    and me to the pool next door.

    Cathy and I stayed in the shallow end, while Chris and Ricky dove off
    the high dive, and swam in the deep end.

    "Hey, this is NEAT little dude. Our own pool, and our own personal
    lifeguard." Chris yelled from the high dive.

    "What do you mean personal lifeguard Chris. I get twenty five bucks an
    hour for that." Cathy yelled back.

    "Just put it on Bill's bill Cathy." I said.

    "Put what on my bill?" Bill asked as he came in to the pool area.

    "We just wanted to take a little trip Bill, but Cathy said it would
    cost a little more money then Chris has." I said to Bill bating him.

    "I think I can dig up a few bucks. Where did you guys want to go?" Bill
    asked as he counted the cash in his wallet.

    "Hey Chris, Ricky, we are going to Holland after all." I said.

    Bill stopped counting the cash and gazed down at me, then said, "I hope
    that is Holland Street and not the Holland as in the Netherlands.

    "I finally get to fly on a jet plane." I said as I watched for Bill's
    reaction.

    "Scotty Shawn McCormick, that's TWO I owe you." Bill said as he put his
    wallet away.

    "What, don't you want to further my education by showing me the world
    Bill?" I asked.

    "You come out right now Scotty, and I'll kick your little butt around
    the world…twice if you want to really see it."

    "What makes you think you could kick my butt Bill? Six thousand three
    hundred forty two kids have tried to kick my butt at school, but my
    butt is so small that they all missed."

    "I have bigger feet then they have, besides, I love soccer too." Bill
    said snidely

    "Hey, Scotty is going to get his little butt kicked by big foot." Chris
    yelled from the high dive.

    Bill, Cathy, and I laughed at Chris's remark.

    "Okay you guys. It's time for round two." Bill said.

    As soon as I got out of the pool, Bill grabbed me and hung me over his
    shoulder. As we went to the locker room, Bill gave me little pop pops
    on my rear.

    "Hey, that's no fair Bill, hitting below the belt." I said in protest.

    "Okay Scotty, lets just lower the belt on that swim diaper then it will
    be fair."

    "It's fair Bill, It's fair." I said as I held up the waistband of my
    swim diaper.

    When we got into the locker room, there was a new group of parents
    getting their babies and little kids ready for the mommy and me
    swimming class. Bill set me down on the changing table and dried me off
    while Cathy dried Ricky off.

    "Same thing as the last class guys." Bill said as he dried his shirt
    off, and then he walked out to the pool area.

    When the last mommy and me swimming class was over, Bill diapered me,
    and then dressed me while Cathy diapered and dressed Ricky.

    "What are you waiting for Chris?" Cathy asked as she helped Ricky down.

    "Just thinking back to the first time I met Scotty."

    "Yeah, at the zoo Chris. If I remember you called me a liar." I said as
    I hopped off the changing table.

    "Yeah. I guess I didn't trust to many people back then."

    "Chris, You going to get dressed?" I asked.

    "Hold on Chris. I got something I want you to try on." Bill said, then
    he left the locker room.

    "Cathy, what's Bill up to?"

    "I don't know Chris."

    "Cathy put our wet swim diapers in a plastic bag, and then said,
    "Chris, do you know if you can get a pass to spend the weekend at
    Bill's apartment?"

    "Not yet. Mrs. Cutter has to talk to my county social worker and find
    out."

    "It would be neat if you could spend the weekend Chris. Wake up, eat
    breakfast, go swimming, eat lunch, go swimming, eat dinner, go
    swimming." I said.

    "One little problem with that idea Scotty. You don't know how to swim
    yet, or not that well at least."

    "Okay then, wake up, eat breakfast, go drown, eat lunch, go drown…"

    "We get the idea little dude."

    "What we having for dinner Cathy?"

    "Ricky, you haven't even eaten lunch yet and you're worried about
    dinner?"

    "Yup."

    "It's a good thing Ricky doesn't live at Roger's boys home. Half the
    guys there would starve to death." Chris said.

    Ricky threw a punch at Chris but missed.

    "Here you go future Dodger." Bill said as he tossed a bag to Chris.

    "What's this Bill?" Chris asked as he opened the bag.

    "It's the dress Bill got for me yesterday, but it was too big for me."
    I said.

    "Are these what I think they are Bill?"

    "Yes Chris."

    "Are these all for me?"

    "Yes, and Scotty said you liked colors better then white." Bill said as
    he picked me up.

    "No I didn't. I said Chris looks better in prints then in whites."

    "They should be your size Chris, and Scotty they don't have prints in
    Chris's size."

    Chris reached into the bag and took out a yellow all in one diaper. He
    opened up the package, and took out the diaper. He unfastened the
    Velcro, and the diaper unfolded.

    "Looks like you could get three Scotty's in that one." Cathy said as
    she felt the diaper.

    "Or it would last three times longer on me." I said.

    "The way you go Scotty. It wouldn't last three hours." Cathy said as
    she patted the changing table.

    Chris looked around the locker room, and when he didn't see anyone
    else, he hopped up on the changing table.

    Cathy pulled the swim diaper down and off him, and as Chris raised his
    legs, Cathy slipped the all in one diaper underneath him. Cathy put
    baby powder on his rear and front, and as I watched, Chris's penis just
    laid there. Cathy pulled the diaper up between Chris's legs and
    fastened the Velcro.

    "How does that feel Chris?" Cathy asked as Chris hopped down off the
    changing table.

    "Feels good, not like those tiny ones Scotty likes to wear."

    "Scotty thought you would like to get dressed at night by yourself
    Chris, now that you are going to high school." Bill said.

    "I kind of like the way Mrs. Cutter does it now."

    "See I told you Chris. Do it a few times and you get use to it."

    "Yeah and if I know Mrs. Cutter, she's going to have me helping her
    diaper the other guys at night." Chris said as he pulled his pants on.

    "Cathy, is that little kids shop open? Scotty said he wanted a dress."
    Bill said as he hung me upside down by my ankles.

    "No I didn't! I was just teasing Chris."

    "Didn't Scotty say he would wear a dress if was got caught teasing
    anyone." Cathy asked.

    "No I didn't, besides I have to go and take my allergy test now…I
    hope?"

    "Yeah I guess we better feed him first, then we can run by the hospital
    for his test."

    "Can we eat…"

    "No Scotty. We are going to eat here in the United States and not
    Holland." Bill said as he looked down at me.

    "Hey guys, let's go to New York and eat. It' still in the United
    States."

    Bill let me down on the floor, and as I stood up, Bill gave me a swat
    on my rear and said, "When you get there, give us a call."

    "You mean I have to walk to the New York steak house restaurant all by
    myself Bill?" I asked.

    "What restaurant?" Bill asked.

    "The one over on the next street. Cathy passed it on our way here." I
    said.

    "One of these days Scotty, I'm going to get you when you least expect
    it!" Bill said as he lunged at me.

    "Cathy help me. BIG FOOT is after me!" I said as I ran behind her.

    "You leave this poor innocent child alone big foot!" Cathy said as she
    pushed me towards Bill.

    Bill grabbed me and flung me over his shoulder as he asked, "Where do
    you want to eat Scotty?"

    "Anywhere you see fit Bill. I'll even eat at seven-eleven if you want
    me to."

    "Good boy Scotty."

    "Arf arf."

    "Cathy on the way home we need to pick up a muzzle for Scotty."

    "Meow."

    "And a distemper shot, too." Bill added.

    "NO SHOTS BILL. I'll be good, I promise." I said.

    "Don't trust him Bill." Chris said as he picked up his bag.

    "Want me to bite you Chris and give you rabies?"

    "Cathy, can I have a pet?" Ricky asked.

    "See what you animals started?" Cathy asked.

    "Ricky, want food instead of a pet?" I asked.

    "Yup."

    "No problem Cathy. Just feed him twenty times a day, and he'll forget
    he wants a pet." I said.

    "A pet is easier to take care of then Ricky's appetite." Cathy said

    "Can I have a pet and eat too?" Ricky asked.

    "Okay you guys. Let's go eat before Ricky passes out from
    malnourishment." Bill said as he carried me out of the locker room.

    As we passed Terry in the hallway I said, "Terry, I'm going to
    Holland!"

    When I felt Bill's hand land on my rear, I added, "One of these days
    when I can sit down and it don't hurt."

    "Who you going to ride with Chris." I asked when we got to the S.U.V.

    "I think…I'll ride with…Bill."

    "Why Chris?" I asked.

    "He drives a car, not the zoo mobil."

    "Chicken!" Ricky said to Chris, then we got into the S.U.V.

    "Hey, that sounds good. Cathy, you follow me over to a little place I
    know that makes the best barbeque chicken in the world."

    Bill fastened me and Ricky into our car seats, and then closed the
    sliding door.

    Cathy waited until Bill's car pulled out of the parking lot, then we
    followed Bill four blocks to a little restaurant next to a small park.
    As we pulled in, I could smell the barbeque chicken cooking. Bill came
    over to the S.U.V. as Cathy parked it.

    "Where do you guys want to eat, in the restaurant or in the park?"

    When Ricky and me saw the big slide, we pointed at the park.

    Cathy wrote down our order, and Bill and Chris took it to the
    restaurant.

    "Cathy, me and Ricky will be over at the slide."

    "Hold it guys. We still have to go to the hospital for Scotty's allergy
    test. I brought everything but extra shirts, so you guys are going
    shirtless until your through with lunch."

    "We get to go topless?"

    "Yes, and besides you will stay cooler." Cathy said as she took our
    tank tops off us.

    Ricky and me raced over to the slide while Cathy sat down at a picnic
    table. I followed Ricky up the steps of the slide to the top, and then
    Ricky slid down as fast as he could. He sailed off the bottom of the
    slide and landed on his butt. I followed landing right behind him.
    After a few more runs on the slide, Ricky and me went over to the
    swings and sat down.

    "Cathy, what are we going to do tomorrow?" I yelled from the swings.

    "Bill doesn't have anything scheduled for you tomorrow Scotty. What do
    you want to do?"

    "How about…?"

    "No world traveling Scotty." Cathy said as she walked over to the
    swings.

    "Rats!"

    "How about a beach trip?" Cathy asked.

    "Been there."

    "Movies?"

    "What's playing?" I asked.

    "Care Bears."

    "Don't care to see the bears."

    "You guys hungry?" Bill asked as he got to the picnic table.

    Ricky did the twenty-five yard dash under three seconds.

    "I think Ricky was a little bit hungry." Cathy said as we walked over
    to the picnic table.

    When we got there, I looked at the dinner that was in front of Ricky
    and couldn't believe it. Two barbeque chicken breasts, mashed potatoes,
    coleslaw, and a dinner roll.

    "Okay, all bets taken here. I say Ricky should be done in two minutes
    thirty five seconds flat."

    "I'll take three minutes ten seconds." Bill said.

    "I want four minutes even." Chris said.

    "I'll take three minutes, thirty seconds." Cathy said.

    "I'll be done when I'm done." Ricky said.

    We all looked at each other, then said in unison, "Two minutes even!"

    As I sat down, Bill put a dinner in front of me. It was the same as
    Ricky's.

    "I can't eat all of this." I said.

    "What you don't eat we'll take home for later Scotty." Bill said as he
    handed out the last of the dinners.

    As we sat there, three teenage boys walked towards the slide. As they
    passed by us, they were looking at Ricky and me from behind. I reached
    down behind me, and I felt the top of my diaper above my elastic
    waistband of my shorts. I pulled my shorts up, and then pushed the top
    of my diaper down into my shorts.

    "Josh, those little kids are wearing diapers." I heard one kid say
    softly.

    I turned my head as the kid turned his head and looked back at us.

    "So, they are just babies maybe five or six years old. You would think
    they would be potty trained by now."

    The teen boys went over to the swings and sat down watching Ricky and
    me while we ate.

    "Bill, you have any ideas what I can do with these monkeys tomorrow?"

    "If Jeanne hadn't just started her new position, I would suggest going
    on a camping trip."

    "Nothing going on with Jordan Enterprises?"

    "Not for awhile. Jordan is going to open up a store in the mall but he
    didn't know when."

    "Can they come over to Roger's boys home and spend the night?" Chris
    asked.

    Ricky and I looked at each other. I felt uneasy about that idea.

    "We would have to talk to the superintendent and Mrs. Cutter to see if
    it was okay." Bill said.

    "It would be a good learning experience for Scotty and Ricky."

    When I heard that, I knew it was a bad idea…then I thought about
    Marcos, getting beaten up by his mother, then being put into Roger's
    boys home.

    "I'll have to talk to Jeanne and see if it's okay with her." Bill said
    as he took out his cell phone.

    "Hey, don't we get to say anything?"

    "What did you want to say Scotty?"

    "I don't know if I want to sleep overnight there." I said as I looked
    at Chris meekly.

    I knew I hurt Chris's feelings, but I was scared about the idea.

    "It just like a sleepover at any of your friends houses Scotty." Bill
    said.

    "Hey little dude, if anyone bothers you, they will answer my FIST."
    Chris said as he clinched his teeth.

    "How about it Scotty?" Cathy asked.

    I looked over at Ricky as he leaned back from his lunch. He had a
    contented smile on his face. When I looked at his plate, all that was
    left was a little coleslaw and a nibbled on chicken breast.

    "I guess so Bill."

    As Bill was calling my mom, I said, "All bets are off on Ricky. No one
    got a finish time on him."

    Cathy took out her cell phone and called her parents to see if it was
    okay if Ricky spent the night with me over at Roger's boys home. As
    Cathy talked on the phone, Bill handed me his cell phone.

    "Hi mommy."

    "Hi baby, is it okay with you to spend a night with Chris?" my mom
    asked.

    "I guess so."

    "You don't sound too sure."

    "Just a little scared mommy." I said softly.

    "Chris will be there, and I know he won't let anything happen to you
    baby."

    "Yeah I know mommy."

    "I love you sweetheart."

    "I love you too mommy." I said then I handed the cell phone back to
    Bill.

    "Jeanne…yes…yes…okay…yes…yes dear…yes dear…yes….okay. yes…yes
    dear…okay, bye." Bill said then he looked at me and said, "Scotty,
    always agree with a woman. If they say the world is flat, agree with
    them. If they say it's going to rain, even if you are in the Sahara
    desert, agree with them."

    "Is that right Mr. Stiles?" Cathy said then she punched Bill in the
    arm.

    Chris and I looked at each other, then laughed.

    "Are you guys finished with lunch?" Cathy asked.

    We all answered, "YES DEAR!"

    Cathy gave us the look.

    Bill called Mrs. Cutter, and she said it was fine with her, but she
    told Bill he had to clear it with Mr. Waters. Bill called Mr. Waters
    and talked to him for a few minutes. After he finished talking to him,
    Bill had a serious look on his face as he said, "Good news and bad news
    guys. Mr. Waters said it was okay for you guys to spend the night, but
    he wants me to spend the night too as his guest."

    "Are you going to take your jammies Bill?" Cathy asked as she cleaned
    up the table.

    "Cathy, do you have a super large diaper bag for Bill?" Chris asked.

    "I got some super dupers Bill can borrow." I said.

    "You guys quit picking on me."

    "Cathy, does Billy get along and play well with other kids?" Chris
    asked.

    "He's a pretty good boy after he's had his nap."

    "You guys are asking for it."

    "What are you going to do Billy?" Chris asked.

    Bill tackled Chris, and than went for all the ticklish spots on him.
    Chris rolled back and forth, and tried to get away while laughing his
    head off.

    "What did you say Chris?" Bill asked.

    "Billy, if you don't get along with the other kiddies, you won't get
    any dessert after your din din."

    Bill went after Chris's ribs and knees and Chris couldn't stop Bill
    from tickling him. I sat on the table beside Cathy and said, "Chris is
    going to take care of me at Roger's boys home? He can't even handle a
    six-foot tall kid like Bill. I'm dead meat."

    "Cathy, what we having for dinner?" Ricky asked.

    END OF CHAPTER 24

`Chapter 25 OVERNIGHTER AT ROGER'S`