The evening meal was fantastic. Towards the end of the evening, Zach stood up. "There are a few announcements that need to be made." He turned it over to Daniel and Hyden, who stood.
"We have some news to tell everyone," Hyden spoke. "I was born as a result of the A-I program and I have no idea who my father is. Daniel and I found this out recently, and it could jeopardize both of our pregnancies if we are half-brothers. I asked Chris to run a DNA test to find out, and I have the results here in this envelope."
As he opened it, he broke down. Daniel took the envelope and removed the letter it contained, holding it up for everyone to see. "It shows that we are a 0.00% DNA match and the babies are perfect."
Everyone clapped when Chris stood up. "I'm proud to help and be a part of this family, but as you know, I'm pure human. Lex is a Hybrid Genman and we have traditions in my family. I refuse to let my son be born into an improper home, so that's why I'm asking—Lex, will you be my life partner so we can have a passel of children and grow old and gray together?" He presented him with a simple gold band.
Lex stood beside him and let Chris place the band upon his finger. Lex kissed Chris and held him tight.
"That's what I call a real family meal," Zach stood beside the couple.
Luther wasn't happy at all. Ben walked up to his son, leaned over and very quietly spoke. "If you have a problem with anything, keep it to yourself, son."
Zach and Luther were the only ones left in the dining room when Zach spoke. "Son, I love you, but you have to let go of all the anger that you are carrying around. You are back home and no longer at the S-7 Ranch. Go out to the fields, visit with the other Genmen and meet someone new. Who knows, you might even find love or at least get fucked. You were bred three times, but you are a virgin who has never felt another's tender caress or touch. But whatever you do, get a new attitude in life because this one sucks big time."
Zach left him there sitting at the table alone.
Zach walked out of the dining room and ran into Ty, who hugged him. "That's exactly what he needed to hear, Grandfather. Thank you."
Luther walked out of the house and sat in the swing in the yard and sulked. Luther was surprised when someone spoke. The Genman spoke again. "Hello, you are new around here, aren't you? My name is Robbie. I live deep in the back of the ranch over the hill. Where do you stay?"
Luther introduced himself. "Around close."
Robbie stuck out his hand, and Luther shook it. "Mind if I sit down on the swing also? It should hold both of us."
"Knock yourself out," Luther replied.
The two made small talk. Robbie broke the ice and asked if Luther had kids, to which he responded yes.
"Good, I've got three myself, but only the youngest lives with me. Though he's one in Genmen years, the other two hit the change already and moved on."
"Mine are 8, 7 and 3 in Genmen years," Luther replied. "The oldest is still finding his way. The younger two are bred and getting ready to start families of their own."
"Sounds like my older two," Robbie said. "The oldest has 5 Genmen bred and the middle is expecting his second with a human, but they love each other and he treats my boy fine, so who am I to judge?"
"Sounds like my youngest Lex," Luther said. "He just announced he was carrying his human mate's offspring and is thrilled about it."
Robbie asked if Luther was still together with the boys' father.
"I never was together with him," Luther responded. "My boys were part of a breeding and A-I program, but they have the same father."
"You are luckier than most," Robbie replied. "They were knocked up by any sample they had on the shelf or by an evil breeder from S-7 Ranch."
"The Russian—a cold POS who I hope rots in prison forever," Luther quietly said.
"Sounds like you know him also," Robbie said. "He's the father of my first one, but the delivery damned near killed me, so I was allowed to pick my next one. But he was only a little bit better, though the baby was a lot smaller and I delivered it easy. I left there and came here by myself, and I hooked up breeding season before last. That's how I got my Willie—his father moved on for a female. Willie, he's a handful but worth it."
Robbie asked if Luther would like to join him at his place.
"Just a visit, nothing else," Luther said.
"Sure, it's parent's night off at my place and it's empty. Plus, I don't like to watch a movie by myself," Robbie replied.
They arrived at a modest home on the far back of the ranch. The porch light was on. Robbie walked inside and turned on the lights. Luther was surprised at the place and how clean it was. Robbie went to the kitchen and put a bag of popcorn in the microwave and turned on the television. Luther looked around for something to sit on, but there was only one sofa, which was small. Would it hold both of them?
Robbie came into the room. "Have a seat on the sofa and get comfortable. I'll be back with a couple cans of soda and the popcorn. Oh, by the way, Luther, push the blue button on the remote and find us a movie."
Robbie returned with the drinks and popcorn, then sat down on the sofa, which was a tight fit for the two well-built Genmen. Robbie scooted around trying to get comfortable. He let Luther hold the popcorn, hooked his right arm over the back of the sofa to give them extra room as they started the movie. As the movie played, Robbie's arm settled around Luther's shoulder. He didn't mind it because it was actually nice to be held by someone else for a change.
Three and a half hours later, the movie was ending. By that time, Luther's head was resting on Robbie's chest. Robbie moved his arm and stood up and stretched. "It's getting late, my friend, and you have a good walk to get back home."
A half-asleep Luther looked up. "Is that it? I just leave now? Nothing else?"
Robbie shook his hand. "I enjoyed the company watching the movie, and we'll have to do it again sometime soon. I'm keeping my promise—a visit and nothing else."
Luther stepped off the porch and headed to the main house. He couldn't believe what just happened. There he was, embraced in the arms of a beautiful Genman, and it all ended as soon as the movie ended. He had never met anyone like Robbie before.