Compromise
by Bleedingheartz
Joseph Hart had just arrived at the luggage pickup area of the Port
Orion airport. It wasn't that late, but he always got tired when he
traveled by plane. He was anxious to get a rental car, check into his
hotel room, and lie down to rest for awhile. He was planning a leisurely
dinner and possibly some lounging outside the hotel restaurant that
supposedly had an excellent view of the ocean.
He was in Port Orion on business. Tomorrow, he would be meeting the
matriarch of the Gillihan Family, Loretta Gillihan. After talking to one
of his college professors, Mrs. Gillihan contacted him about the
opportunity for him to write the history of the Hope House. The Hope
House is a home for girls that have been abandoned or orphaned. It had a
long and distinguished history and the Gillihans have always had a big
part in its development.
As he was reaching for his bag, he heard a voice behind him, "Mr. Hart?"
Even before he turned to acknowledge the salutation, he guessed from the
lyrical quality of the sound, the voice would fit a pretty lady. When he
turned to greet her, he realized how right he was. Standing in front of
him was a gorgeous young woman with a bright smile on her face. He was
stunned by her beauty and her smile. In his mind, he was looking at the
perfect woman. He kept staring with a goofy smile until he had finally
recovered enough to answer when the woman repeated her question.
"Mr. Hart?"
"Yes ma'am, that's me, Joseph Hart," he stuttered with the tone of a
star struck schoolboy.
She giggled at his nervousness and reached out her hand. "Mr. Hart, I'm
Laura Gillihan, and I'll be your guide during your visit here if that's
okay."
Joseph regrouped as he set down his newly recovered luggage. He was
usually not affected by attractive women like that, but she had caught
him by surprise. He knew from his quick research of the Gillihans, Laura
was the youngest of 5 daughters. After composing himself, he extended
his hand and said, "Nice to meet you Ms. Gillihan, my friends call me
Joey."
"It's nice to meet you too Joey, please call me Laura. If you have all
of your luggage, I'll show you to your car, and we'll get you checked
into the hotel."
Joey was a bit confused but smiled when he said, "I didn't think I would
be met by anyone until tomorrow at the house, but I'm glad you're here.
So what exactly is the guide's responsibility in this adventure?"
As they walked towards the airport exit, she smiled and said, "My duties
are to get you settled in and comfortable so that tomorrow you can be
alert and ready when you talk to my mother. If everything goes well
while you are here, I will be your guide around the area and answer any
questions you may have. We hadn't planned to greet you at the airport,
but I take my duties quite seriously."
While driving to the hotel, Joey thought about how lucky he was to be
offered this opportunity. A twenty-two year old recent college graduate
who was confident but shy, he had still never "been" with a girl other
than a polite kiss or some hand holding during an evening date. He also
felt quite fortunate that he had been assigned such a beautiful guide.
He knew that his writing professor at college had taken a liking to him
and mentored him throughout his creative writing degree. When Loretta
Gillihan had contacted her friend and his professor, Dr. Elizabeth
Knight, she was told that she was looking for a fresh face that knew
nothing about the girl's home. She wanted to avoid any bias and wanted a
fair perspective of the Hope House. Joey suspected that his parentless
upbringing had something to do with it too. Dr. Knight had called Mrs.
Gillihan and recommended Joey and tomorrow's appointment was set.
With Joey driving towards the hotel, Laura sat in the passenger side of
the nice rental car and pointed out some of the area's landscape. "I
love the view of the ocean that Port Orion offers. Our sunsets are
spectacular, and I have a favorite spot I just might share with you."
"That does sound nice. I think I'd like that... professionally of course
as a writer with his beautiful guide."
Laura smiled as she looked over at him and gave his arm a quick rub. Her
touch was only about a second long, but he felt a tingle spreading
through his arm all the way down to his toes. She then reached up and
stroked his long hair in its ponytail. "I love your hair," she said.
"It's a nice long length and so soft."
"I suppose that's my attempt to look like a writer," he answered. "Am I
overdoing it?"
"Not at all," she said. "I like it just the way it is. And yes it does
give you a writer's look."
When they arrived at the hotel, Joey checked in at the reception desk
with Laura at his side. The pretty hotel clerk smiled as she handed Joey
a paper to sign and said, "How many nights will you be staying with us
Mr. Hart?"
Before he could answer, Laura spoke up and answered for him, "Two nights
please." She looked over at Joey's confused face and said, "If all goes
well with your meeting tomorrow, you will stay here for the first two
nights and then we'll move you into the visitor's villa on the family
property. It will be closer to all the research you will need to do for
your writing."
After checking out his room and throwing his bag on the bed, Joey looked
at Laura with a smirk and asked, "What's next Ms. Gillihan?"
She returned his smirk with a smile, "Enjoy a nice dinner at the hotel
restaurant and get a good night's sleep. In the morning grab some
breakfast, and I'll pick you up out front at nine. Then we'll go and
meet with mother. Dress casually and try not to be too nervous. She is
actually quite enthused about your presence here."
"Thanks for all your help Laura. I'm honored to have you as a guide.
I'll see you tomorrow at nine."
"Good night Joey, sweet dreams."
After Laura had left, Joey unpacked his bag and went downstairs for an
early dinner. When he returned to his room, it was still rather early,
and he was no longer very tired. He turned on the in-room television,
but his mind was wandering. He found himself nervous but very excited
about the upcoming meeting with Mrs. Gillihan and especially excited
about being around Laura. Eventually he fell asleep and slept very
soundly.
The next morning, Joey was up early and ate a quick breakfast. He sat in
the lobby reading the local paper and realized he was half an hour
early. He was full of nervous energy and anticipation. A couple minutes
before nine, Laura drove up to the lobby entrance, smiled, and waved at
Joey through the glass window. She was wearing a light summer dress with
her hair gathered up in a ponytail. If anything, Joey thought she looked
even more beautiful than last night, and that said a lot.
Laura smiled as Joey slipped into the passenger seat of her small but
stylish car. "Good morning Joey, ready for your busy day?"
"I'm kind of nervous, but your presence seems to have a calming effect
on me. You look great this morning." He flushed a bit and looked down at
his hands because he didn't want her to think of him as a teenage boy
with a crush. She had noticed and smiled as she started the drive to the
family home. She too was a bit smitten by the attention and personality
of her new friend.
As they drove through the gate and through the property, Laura pointed
out her four sisters' houses and the land that was reserved for her. The
main house was back near the ocean front. They pulled up into a huge
parking area in front of a huge house. He knew that the Gillihans were
quite wealthy, but he was still star struck by the size and design of
the mansion.
"Wow," he said as he got out of the car and looked up at the height of
the top floors.
Laura came alongside and put her arm through his to guide him to the
front door. "It is quite big, but most of it is quite cozy. I'm sure
I'll be able to show you around this afternoon." She smiled at him as
they reached the front door and he walked along with his mouth open and
his eyes wide with amazement. She said, "Okay, close your mouth and put
your eyeballs back in. You'll get used to everything when you're here
long enough."
Joey realized what a picture he was and blushed again. "Sorry," he said
as he bashfully looked at her smiling face.
"It's okay Joey. It is quite big for anyone who hasn't been here before.
Besides, you're cute when you drool in wonder."
Joey quickly put his hand up to his mouth to wipe off his spit and he
heard Laura laugh. "I was just kidding, except for the cute part that
is." He blushed again.
Once inside, they were met by a young lady who had Laura's features. She
walked right up and gave Laura a big hug. "It's been a little while sis.
I haven't had much chance to visit for a few days." Stepping back, she
looked at Joey and said, "So, who's your boyfriend?"
Laura smiled and replied, "Joey, this is my sister Lenora, she's the
oldest of the 5 Gillihan sisters." Grabbing Joey's arm she introduced
him to her, "Lenora, this is Joseph Hart. He's here to talk to mother
about writing the history of the Hope House. I'm his guide and his
girlfriend while he's here."
She smiled and nudged Joey's side as Joey blushed and wondered how much
he should take from those comments. He certainly wouldn't mind being her
boyfriend, but knew that she was probably just kidding around with her
sister.
Lenora offered Joey her hand and said, "Nice to meet you Joseph. I've
heard mother talk about that project. She said you come highly
recommended."
He took her hand and bowed politely, "It's my pleasure ma'am, please
call me Joey."
Lenora glanced at her sister and smiled, "Oooh, polite too. He might be
a keeper."
Laura lightly punched Lenora's arm and said with a smile, "You leave him
alone girl, he's mine. Do you know where mother is?"
"She's in her office. She told me to tell you to come there if I saw
you." As Lenora walked away, she glanced back at Joey and said, "Good
luck Joey. Hope to see you around soon."
Laura started to lead Joey to Mrs. Gillihan's office. "Just be yourself
and talk to her honestly. You're going to do fine."
He replied nervously and said, "Will you be in the interview with us
Laura?"
"I think so, but you never know with mother. She may want to talk to you
alone or she may want to talk to both of us since I will be showing you
around."
They walked down the hallway and passed by several doors until they
reached an elegant wooden double door. Laura immediately knocked, and
they were greeted by a strong female voice. "Come in Laura!" When they
entered her office, she had already started to cross the room towards
them. She walked straight over to Laura and gave her a hug and then
backed up a couple of steps and offered Joey her hand. "It's very nice
to finally meet you Joseph. Elizabeth thinks the world of you and said
you were her best student ever. I hope your trip here went well."
"Thank you ma'am, it's very nice to meet you too. Dr. Knight tells me
that you are her best friend, and she couldn't stop praising you when we
were talking about the project."
"Elizabeth is a sweetie. She's been a great friend for a very long time.
How much did she tell you about the project?"
Joey was getting more and more comfortable in Mrs. Gillihan's company.
She was very pleasant to talk to and Laura's presence was reassuring.
"Actually, not much at all ma'am. I know that you want to document the
history of the "Hope House for Girls". She did say that it has been a
special institution with your family for a very long time."
"I tell you what Joseph, let's go and take a look at the Home and we can
talk about the project while we are out. I have a car and driver ready
out front. What do you think Laura, is that a good idea?"
Laura knew that her mother wasn't really asking her opinion, but she was
pleased that she was included in the conversation. "I think that would
be a perfect idea mother. Joey can get an idea of how the Home is setup,
and I can show him the best view of the sunset in the area."
The drive to the Hope House was quick, but they were able to talk a
little bit about its history. When Laura pointed out the building and
grounds to Joey, he was a bit confused when the driver made a left turn
and seemed to go around and behind the Home. When they got out of the
car, they were faced with a slope that had steps running up to the top.
As they were climbing to the top, Laura said, "We're not able to get
into the grounds or the building right now. At least you aren't. No
males are allowed."
Ms. Gillihan added, "That is a long standing rule. Tradition is very
important to our family. Over the years, the Board of Directors has
agreed that this policy would remain a rule of the Home."
Joey was disappointed that he wouldn't be able to see the Home from the
inside and interact with the girls there, but he was distracted back to
reality when they reached the top of the hill. The top of the hill was a
large flat surface that allowed plenty of room for its benches. He was
able to look down and see the beautiful building and grounds that
included a large play area with numerous well kept play sets and swings.
Joey couldn't help but smile when he saw the energy and happiness of the
girls in the area. There were girls of all ages running around and their
smiles and laughter made it apparent they were happy to be there.
Several adults were supervising and working in the area and were smiling
and laughing right along with the girls.
The other sides of the building were surrounded by a well kept tree line
which opened up in front to allow an entranceway to the Home. No
vehicles were allowed to park inside the area. Parking was designated
out front beyond the trees. The one strange thing that Joey noticed was
that the benches on the hill were facing away from the Hope House.
Laura noticed his confusion, took him by the arm, and turned him
completely around. From this viewpoint and from this angle, a wide view
of the ocean was spread out in front of them. "This is my most favorite
place. I come here a lot just before the sun goes down. This is where I
told you that the sunsets are incredible. I feel so at peace here with
the beautiful sunset on one side and the positive energy of the girls on
the other."
Joey understood her meaning. "Even though I am not allowed down there
with the girls, is it okay if I come up here at times to watch the
sunset too? I can see and feel why this is your special place."
Mrs. Gillihan spoke up, "Of course you are welcome up here Joseph. This
is a private spot and not everyone is allowed, but I'll have security
put you on the approved list. And we might even have a way for you to
visit the Home and the girls."
Joey perked up with excitement and said, "That would be great Mrs.
Gillihan, but I'm not a woman, and you said only women are allowed down
there."
Laura smiled at Joey and put her arm through his. Mrs. Gillihan turned
to face the Home and continued talking to Joey, "See the lady in the
light blue dress pushing the girls on the merry-go-round? And see the
lady in the yellow dress and apron passing out drinks to the girls?" She
looked around at Joey staring down on the Home as he nodded his head.
"The lady in blue is Robert. He is my daughter Lucy's husband. The lady
in the apron is Steven. He is married to Lenora who I think you've
already met. My family has always been a big supporter of the Home and
my daughters and their husbands really enjoy their time here with the
girls. As you can see, the husbands are dressed as women in order to
participate. They act as handy-women and they love to play and be with
all the girls. My guess is that their wives are inside reading books to
the girls or maybe preparing snacks and drinks. I doubt you'll see a day
where you won't see one of my girls and their husbands visiting the
Home."
"They look great from here Mrs. Gillihan. If you hadn't told me who they
were, I would have never known they were men. But I don't think I would
make a very good woman. I've never done that kind of thing before."
Laura turned him to face her and said, "Those guys never did it before
they came here either, but they look real enough now, just like you
said. You won't have to do it on your own. I'll help with the look. When
we're done, if you look in the mirror and aren't convinced you will pass
as a woman, you can say no and we'll stop and no one will be mad or
disappointed. I think you are quite handsome anyway and with the right
touches, you'll be very passable as a female. Think of it as a costume
party."
Mrs. Gillihan said, "Let's shoot for tomorrow night then. That will give
you and Laura all day tomorrow to get your "costume" ready. If it
doesn't work out, that's okay too. Since today is almost gone and
tomorrow I'll be out of town anyway, let's plan on getting together on
Friday to hash out the details of our project. That will give you time
to possibly meet the girls and think about if you still want to write
their story."
On the way back to the Gillihan house, Laura asked Joey if he wanted to
come back this evening to enjoy the sunset and Joey quickly agreed. When
they arrived at the house and he was alone with Laura, he nervously
asked her if she wanted to have dinner together after the sunset. She
told him, "Absolutely! You're not getting rid of me that easily. In
fact, let's go get lunch, and I can show you downtown Port Orion."
Downtown was small, but quaint. There was a public parking lot from
which you could walk through the downtown and its many shops, boutiques,
and eateries. Laura led Joey to a deli that was several blocks from the
parking area. When they had finished with lunch, they leisurely strolled
down the cobblestone area between the shops. Laura took his hand and
gave Joey a smile. He smiled back and thought again how lucky he was. He
had a great opportunity to write and was holding hands with the most
beautiful woman he had ever met. He realized that even though he had
known Laura for only a couple of days, he had fallen in love for the
first time in his life.
They walked and window shopped and Laura pointed out the local
attractions. Eventually, Laura stopped and went into a small women's
clothing boutique. She explained how this was her favorite shop for
dresses and skirts and blouses. Joey listened intently as she oohed and
ahhed over the clothing and he made a mental note of her preferences for
possible gifts he could get for her.
They continued their leisurely stroll until Laura guided them into a
shoe store. "The villa has a lot of clothes for visiting men and women
and we should have plenty to choose from when I get to dress you up.
Your hair is long enough and we may or may not fluff out the ponytail.
You do need a comfortable pair of shoes in your size and maybe a little
makeup that matches your skin color and covers your manly features."
Joey was apprehensive when he glanced over at Laura when they were in
the shoe store alcove. "Let's not spend too much money Laura. I really
don't think I'll make for a passable woman, no matter how hard you try."
"I disagree sweetie. I think you're underestimating my fashion talent
and how handsome you really are." She reached up to his face with both
hands, and he was mesmerized by her beautiful eyes. "Remember, when I am
done with you, if you don't think you'll pass, you just say so and we'll
stop. You have to believe me when I tell you that I would never do
anything to embarrass or hurt my new boyfriend." She leaned up and
gently pulled his face towards her. They're kiss was soft and loving,
not a quick peck and not a tongue twister, but the intent was apparent.
At that moment, Joey would have done anything for Laura. Joey followed
her into the store, still holding her hand. "We won't worry about higher
heels right now. These sandals with two inch heels should be fine and
will allow you to walk around the grounds in comfort." He didn't even
notice the reference to the heels and he quickly agreed to the shoes she
had held up. He was sized properly, and he carried the bag when they
walked out with their purchase.
"One more stop and I think we'll be ready for tomorrow." She led them
into a jewelry and perfume boutique that also had makeup. "You won't
need much, but if we want you to blend in so you aren't seen as a man in
women's clothes, we'll need a little help to get by." She had him hold
out his arm as she applied different samples and different colors to
match his skin tone. When they had finished with their purchases, they
walked through the downtown a little more and slowly wandered back to
the parking area and their car.
As Joey got in the car he said, "I must say, that was fun, probably more
due to the company I am with rather than the shopping, but that was fun
too."
"I have fun coming down here with my sisters, but today with you was
special. I hope we'll get to do it a lot more. Why don't we go over to
the villa you'll be staying at while you're here. I'll give you the
grand tour."
Joey drove onto the Gillihan property and Laura directed him to a road
left of the normal route to the main house. Through the trees, he saw a
modest size house that was positioned in the woods. It wasn't nearly as
big as the main Gillihan home, but it was still larger than he pictured
for a visitor's temporary quarters. Laura walked him through the house
showing him the 4 bedroom house and the private bathrooms attached to
each one. The kitchen was spacious and already well stocked for his
visit. When they stopped at the master bedroom, Laura opened the closets
to show all the suits and casual clothing for visiting men and the
dresses, skirts, and comfort clothing and accessories for visiting
women.
Laura said, "If it's okay with you, I'll sleep here tonight. You can too
if you want to move your things. We can get started early in the
morning."
Joey answered, "That sounds great to me, but will your family approve of
us being here together?"
Laura took both of his hands and looked up into his eyes. "Sweetie, you
have a lot to learn about my family and our traditions. We take them
very seriously and my family knows they can trust me to follow them too.
I'm a virgin and I will be until my wedding night." She smiled and
continued, "Of course that doesn't stop me from doing this." Their kiss
was soft to begin, but turned into a very passionate embrace that lasted
for several minutes. When they released, Joey said nothing, but had a
big smile which told Laura that he liked what she had done. She smiled
demurely and said, "I hope I'm not coming on too strong. I don't mean to
be too pushy."
Joey kept smiling while staring into her beautiful eyes, "Laura, I've
dreamed about you my entire life. You're the most beautiful woman I have
ever met. Sex will be nice when the time is right, but I can love you
just fine when I can feel you near me. Just being close to you and
holding your hand is paradise for me. Since you're so honest with me I
must confess that I'm a virgin too. Until now, I just never met anyone
special enough to be that intimate." After a long hug, they went into
the living room to talk and cuddle on the sofa. Eventually they became
so relaxed that they fell asleep in each other's arms.
They woke up from their nap and drove to the back of Hope Hill and
settled in on the benches at the top. Joey enjoyed watching the
happiness of the girls that were out playing. He noticed a large woman
who was tightening the bolts and adjusting the swings. Laura confirmed
that "she" was Nathan, her sister Luann's husband. When he looked up and
saw Laura and Joey, he stood up, smiled, and waved before getting back
to his job.
The sunset was spectacular and the dinner was wonderful. After dinner
they drove over to the hotel to pick up Joey's belongings and move into
the villa. Laura spent the night and even though Joey was excited about
tomorrow, he fell asleep quickly with Laura in his arms.
In the morning, Joey woke up first and snuck out of the bedroom so he
wouldn't wake Laura. After his morning bathroom duties, he found the
coffeemaker and started a fresh pot. Looking throughout the cabinets and
refrigerator, he started fixing a traditional breakfast. As he was busy
over the stove, Laura came up from behind and hugged him tight.
"Something smells good. You're cute and you're a good cook. Maybe you
ARE a keeper."
He turned in her arms to face her and saw her beautiful smile. "I can
cook a little bit, especially breakfast, but today, I just think I'm
inspired." Joey leaned down and initiated a soft, but lasting kiss.
Laura said, "I'm really excited about today. You're going to fall in
love with the girls, and I'm sure they will fall in with you. You just
remember who you belong to," she said with a stern look that broke into
a joking smile.
Joey was still tentative about dressing up today, but the part about
personally meeting the girls was exciting. Because of how he grew up, he
really felt like he shared something with them.
After breakfast, Laura led Joey up to the bedroom and opened all the
huge closet doors that contained the women's outerwear. "Okay sweetie,
just relax and trust me. This might turn out to be as much fun for you
as it will be for me."
"Let's see, we're not trying to make you look like a supermodel. That
would just get you attention that you don't want. But we still want you
to make a subtle and complete change so that when passerby's see you,
they will smile and say hello, and then keep walking without thinking of
you as anything except a cute young woman. We should start with the
lingerie." She started looking through one of the chest drawers, picking
up bras and comparing them with some panties.
Joey noticed her actions and spoke nervously. "Do I really need to wear
woman's underwear Laura? I could just wear mine under a dress couldn't
I?" He was thinking about Laura's impression of him. After all, he
didn't want to seem too feminine in her eyes.
"Silly boy," she said without looking up at him. "A dress will not look
right without the right underwear. Remember, we're trying to give you a
look that will be genuine but not overdone. That way no one will even
give you a second look. Only I will know that you're really a masculine,
handsome man under your disguise." She turned around with a matching
white pair of a fairly plain looking bra and panties. "We'll keep
everything plain and subtle."
He tried to lighten up and relax. He smiled smugly and said, "Hmm,
beautiful and smart too. YOU might be a keeper."
She smiled and leaned up for a quick kiss. "Try these on while I'm in
the closet looking for some outerwear, and don't forget to tuck in areas
that might show. Call me when you're ready, and I'll inspect you."
Joey noticed her sly smile when she glanced back at him as she walked
into the huge walk-in closet. He walked over to the bed and decided to
just get it over with. When they were done, he could just say no, but he
would sure miss not being able to interact with the girls at the Home.
It took him a bit to attach the bra properly but tried to remember how
they did it in the movies and finally got it on. The panties were easy
and very soft. He tucked very easily since he was rather nervous about
what he was doing.
"I guess I'm ready," he said without emotion. When she walked out of the
closet, he quickly added, "I feel kind of silly dressed like this Laura.
I must look like a sissy."
"Don't be silly boyfriend. You're a very manly man who is dressing up in
disguise to make his girlfriend happy and to meet a bunch of young girls
that will adore you."
"I've got to admit that it's hard to argue with your logic, and I sure
am anxious to meet the girls. Maybe I can even pick up some new
girlfriends," he said as he tried to keep a straight face.
She looked back at him with a playful frown and poked him in the chest,
"You better not if you know what's good for you buster."
"Okay, okay, you got me. What do you want me to do next?" he said as he
smiled at her and gave her a big hug.
She smiled back and held out some stay up stockings. "You'll need these
so the sandals fit and look right. They're practically invisible, but
will make your feet look better. Later on we might try some nail polish
on your hands and toes. They would look great in any open toed shoes."
Laura showed him how to put on the stockings so he wouldn't ruin them
and then went back into the closet while Joey put them on. When he had
finished, he couldn't help but run his hands up and down his legs to
feel the softness of the hose. Laura was watching from the closet door
and smiled. She squatted down in front of him and ran her hands along
his legs. "Mmmm, feels nice doesn't it sweetie? You have great legs. I
think we'll need to do something about your hair so it doesn't show up
under the stockings like this."
Joey was embarrassed and his face turned red. "It does feel kinda nice,
but very different, that's for sure." He looked down at his legs and did
notice the hair on his legs and agreed that something had to be done to
keep them from making him look too manly.
When she came into the room, Laura had laid a pretty green dress next to
him on the bed. She opened it up and held it out so he could step into
it. As it slid up his body, he felt the soft fabric rubbing against the
stockings and his lingerie. Laura zipped up the back and slowly moved
her hands up and down to smooth out any wrinkles. He found this very
pleasurable and they both noticed the goose bumps on his arms. She
walked around him and picked at him here and there to straighten and
smooth all of his attire. Once settled, the dress draped just at his
knees.
"Very nice," she said as her hands settled on his chest, "but I think we
need just a little bit of filling up here to hide your manly chest and
make the dress fit right. I think I have just the thing." She ran into
the closet and he could hear her opening a box from the shelf. She was
back in no time with a set of silicone, life-like breast forms. "I guess
these are here for guests who want to leave an impression. There are
quite a few sizes in there too if you want bigger." Before he could
answer she put them in his bra and said, "These smaller ones will give
you some shape, but they won't be so big that they will call attention
to you."
Joey was still thinking about bowing out before he went outside looking
like a woman, but he couldn't help but be a little excited as his
transition progressed. "I'm still skeptical Laura, I don't think I was
cut out for this, and I don't want to look like a fool."
I've got news for you sweetie. You're looking great already and we
haven't even started on the details that will finish your final look.
Now sit here at the vanity table. I want to play with your hair."
Joey sat down and let Laura release his ponytail. He was glad he kept
his hair clean, but he rarely did anything with it other than gather it
into his starving artist's style. He certainly enjoyed Laura's touch as
she stroked and brushed him out.
"You have great hair Joey, it's so soft. It needs a bit of trimming
though, not to shorten it, but to straighten out the ends. I like it so
much that you might get tired of me brushing it for you each night."
"I would never get tired of that Laura, but then you might have to let
me brush yours every night too. Yours is always beautiful, just like
everything else about you."
Laura turned him around and sat in his lap. With their arms around each
other, they kissed until they finally decided to fix a light lunch in
the kitchen. They made plans to relax a bit and then get cleaned up so
they could finish his transition. Laura was giggly and talkative and
Joey was quiet and reserved, but he loved being with her. He fed on her
excitement and she calmed his nerves.
After lunch, they relaxed together on the sofa talking and cuddling.
Laura got them going by grabbing his hand and leading him to the
bathroom. "Let's get you in the shower first. We'll need to get the hair
off your legs and arms. In fact, why don't you use the hair removal
cream while you're in the shower and get rid of all the hair on your
body except your head. That's what all the guys in our family do. It
makes things easier and more comfortable."
Joey didn't have too much body hair anyway, and he knew that if he got
rid of it all, he wouldn't feel out of place in this family. He thought
about how his hairy legs looked under the stockings and knew it would be
easier. At least he would give Laura a fair chance to get him ready
before he officially said no.
He read the instructions on the hair remover, put it on, and waited the
listed time before he stepped in and washed it off. He felt very little
difference until he put on the bra and panties that Laura had set on the
bathroom vanity. The lingerie felt silky and soft on his hairless skin.
When finished, Laura had him sit on the vanity and put a towel over the
mirror. She smiled and said, "No peeking until we're done sweetie. Laura
took down his hair from the ponytail and starting brushing it out." She
smiled as she brushed, "I like you with long hair, please don't shorten
it. But you could use a trim to make it less shaggy, especially when
it's out of the ponytail. We have a family day every week over at
mother's house. We all help by cutting each other's hair. Maybe you
could come and get a trim the next time we have one. The guys come and
get their trims there too, so you won't feel out of place."
Joey smiled and stayed rather quiet while Laura worked on him. She
seemed very happy having him as a dress-up companion. He wanted to give
her full cooperation so that when he was done and he backed out, she
would know that he had cooperated fully.
When his nails were dry, she had him put on the stockings. They actually
felt amazing when he slid them over his smooth legs. Laura noticed he
spent extra time running his hands up his legs and joined his with hers.
"They feel so smooth and they look so much better with no hair. I bet
they feel better too. Put on your sandals so you can continue to get
used to them."
Joey walked around a bit until he was more comfortable with his balance.
He admitted to himself that walking with the stockings felt very good
with his newly hairless legs, and he admired the painted nails that
looked very good in the stockings and sandals. After a few minutes,
Laura directed him back to the vanity and sat him down.
"Okay, now for the makeup," she said as she sat on his lap. She had
already laid out what she needed. She held his chin in her hand and
turned it one way and then the other. Joey smiled at her semi serious
expression and because their faces were so close, he leaned over and
gave her a kiss. Laura smiled and then reached around to get her first
tool. When she turned back to him, he again took advantage of her face
being so close and gave her another kiss, this one a bit longer.
When she had recovered from the second kiss, she leaned back and with a
pseudo angry expression said, "Stop that right now Joseph, you're
distracting me!" Joey kept smiling as she worked and she couldn't help
but smile back at his playful grin. After a few more minutes and a few
more kisses, Laura declared she was finished. "You've turned out much
better than I expected sweetie, probably because of the makeup and your
hair down. I've left the lipstick until last so I can still do this."
She put her hands around his neck and gave him a long, romantic kiss.
Joey was now like putty in Laura's hands and would do anything she
wanted.
Next came the dress and she held it out for him to step into. Again the
feeling was very exciting as the soft fabric caressed his skin and
Laura's hands roamed his body to smooth the wrinkles and tease him some
more. She helped him put the breast forms into his bra and took a little
extra time feeling and shaping his new chest. "Okay, we're almost done.
A few accessories and a quick touchup of your makeup and you can see
yourself in the mirror." She grabbed a box on the vanity and pulled out
some jewelry. She first put on some pearl, clip-on earrings, and a
matching necklace. She also gave him a nice ladies watch and an ankle
bracelet that she said was just for fun. She suggested to him that maybe
later, he might consider getting his ears pierced.
As she guided him over to the large mirror in the corner, Laura told him
to close his eyes until she told him to open them. Joey admitted that
the clothing felt unusually nice as he walked towards the mirror, but
still doubted how he would look. She added lipstick that matched his
nails and took a couple of steps backward with a big smile. "You really
look wonderful sweetie. When you look at yourself in the mirror,
remember to give yourself a fair assessment. Okay, open your eyes."
Joey slowly opened his eyes and adjusted his line of sight to look
straight into the mirror. He was amazed by what he saw looking back at
him. The young woman that looked back was attractive, but not overdone.
She was the kind of lady he would pass in the street and maybe say hi as
he continued to walk. Her clothing was plain, but attractive. What
really caught his eye was her facial appearance. Her makeup was subtle,
her hair framed her face just right, and the earrings added just the
right touch. He doubted he would recognize himself if he didn't know it
was him in the mirror and he had to admit, he should easily pass as a
woman.
After turning his body to see several angles of himself, he held up his
subtly painted fingernails and glanced down to see his stockings and
sandals. When he settled in and continued to stare at his image, he
finally noticed Laura, standing at his side with a huge smile on her
face. "Okay Josie, what do you think? Will you admit that you will pass
as a woman, but won't draw too much attention to yourself?"
All Joey said in response was "Josie?"
Laura took hold of his arm and turned him to face her. "I can't call you
Joey when you're dressed like that, can I? Is Josie okay for your
feminine name?" As he looked into her eyes, he just shook his head in
agreement without making a sound and he knew that with that affirmation,
he was agreeing to visit the Girl's Home as a woman. He was nervous
about everything that was happening.
Laura could sense his apprehension and tried to calm him by focusing
away from his apparel. "Just think, those girls are going to love having
you around. From what mother has told us, you have a lot of things in
common with them. I'll bet you will love being around them too."
She gathered her keys and purse and led him by the arm. "You won't need
a purse this time and I'll drive until you're more used to the heels. I
asked my sisters if they would drop by the Home with their husbands to
make you a little more at ease. If we visit the girls now, we'll have
plenty of time with them and then we can go out to dinner. I'm sure
we'll have lots to talk about."
Joey walked with Laura in total silence. When they closed the door and
walked to her car, he could feel the slight breeze on his legs and arms
and was fascinated with how he felt now that he was outside. As they
drove, Laura put her hand on Joey's stocking covered knee and gave him a
reassuring squeeze and a smile. "Trust me Josie, I wouldn't hurt you or
embarrass you in any way." That made "Josie" feel better, but he was
still very nervous.
After parking in the Girl's House parking lot, Laura turned to Josie and
smiled. "Are you ready sweetie? I'll be right here with you the whole
time. If you feel like you need to leave for any reason, you tell me and
we're outta here."
Joey walked arm in arm with Laura and when they got to the entrance
gate, there was no one on the outside. Joey relaxed and quickly said,
"Well, looks like we missed them. We better get on back."
Laura laughed and kept them walking through the gate towards the main
building. "Don't be silly Josie. They are probably inside getting a
snack or something."
Laura led the way to the building entrance and they walked in. Josie was
very nervous and walked very stiffly while holding tightly to Laura's
hand. There were sounds coming from down the hallway. Girls laughing and
talking were loud through the open door. Laura walked to the door and
before Josie could complain she led them both inside and stood at the
entranceway.
As the girls noticed their presence, a chorus of greetings was called
out, "Ms. Laura," "Hello Ms. Laura," "Who's your friend Ms. Laura?"
Laura laughed and waved at the girls and shouted, "Hello ladies." When
the voices quieted down a bit, Laura announced, "Okay everyone, I want
you to meet my very best friend, Josie. She'll be visiting you here
too."
"Hello Ms. Josie," They replied, almost in unison.
Josie stiffly waved her hand and gave them a slight smile. He was still
quite nervous, but at the same time fascinated by the giggling and
energy of all the girls. Deep down, he was still looking forward to
meeting and talking to them, but for now, everything was a bit
overwhelming.
Laura pushed Josie outside into the hallway and called back to the
girls, "Go ahead and finish up your snacks. We'll see you outside in the
play yard."
Laura took him by the hand and slowly led Josie down the hallway. "See,
I told you it would be fine. I know this is a lot thrown at you at one
time and it's okay to be nervous. You're going to be just fine and it
will all be worth it. Now let's see if Mrs. Brady is in her office."
Josie knew from talking with Mrs. Gillihan that Mrs. Brady was the
Home's Director. She had been the Director for 40 years and all the
girls, past and present, adored her. She had announced last month that
she was finally going to retire by the end of the year, or as soon as
the board of trustees found a suitable replacement.
They walked to the end of the hallway until finally reaching the door
with Mrs. Brady's name and title on it. Laura gave it a quick and firm
knock. They were invited inside and Laura introduced Josie to the
longtime Director.
"So this is your new friend Josie," Mrs. Brady said with a sly smile.
She took Josie's hand and reassuredly said, "Nice to meet you Josie, you
look great. I'm told you'll be writing a history of the Hope House. I
have plenty of journals and clippings in the library and you're welcome
here anytime for your research."
Josie could tell that she knew she was a he and that made sense he
thought. After all, The Gillihan men have been in a similar disguise for
a long time. He felt very comfortable around her and knew she would be a
great asset to his research for the book.
Even with the office door closed, they could hear the noises of
footsteps and laughter as the girls made their way out to the play yard.
Mrs. Brady explained, "It looks like snack time is over Laura. Two of
your sisters and their 'friends' helped out with that today. I think the
other 2 sisters and their 'friends' are out in the play yard waiting for
the girls. Looks like all the Gillihan sisters are here today. I'm not
sure what we would do without you ladies and the girls love you too. I
think you'll fit right in Josie."
Laura and Josie thanked Mrs. Brady and they all said their goodbyes as
Laura took Josie's hand and led him down the hallway. "You've done great
so far and there's only one more step to go. Let's go mingle with the
girls. I know you're still a little nervous, but remember, I'll be right
there for you. We don't have to stay too long for your first visit. Just
let me know when you're ready to go."
Josie was still very apprehensive about his appearance. He hadn't been
around a lot of children in his life, but he did feel like this group of
girls was different. After all, they did share a common past. It was
almost like they were in the same sorority. He held Laura's hand very
tightly and still walked stiffly as they strolled out into the busy
courtyard. Josie marveled at all the activity and energy as he watched
the girls running around, playing games, and enjoying the well equipped
playground. He was so fascinated, he didn't even notice when Laura
gently let go of his hand and took a step back to watch her girlfriend.
"Hello Ms. Josie," a young voice called him from behind. Josie turned
and faced a young girl with a huge smile. She was wearing jeans and a t-
shirt that seemed a bit large for her body. With her tennis shoes, she
certainly looked ready for outside playtime.
"I'm Brenda and I'm 6 and a half years old. I know I'm small for my age,
but I think I can handle myself okay. I'm really glad you're here
visiting with us today."
Josie looked down at her and bent down slightly with a growing smile. He
still seemed stiff and nervous, but Laura could see his fascination. She
instinctively held her hands over her mouth so she could hide her smile
and not call attention to her presence.
"Hello Brenda," Josie answered in a nervous voice. "Thank you for
letting me visit you today."
They both stood there looking at each other, Josie with his small smile
and Brenda with her huge grin. Laura was getting a little nervous. There
were quite a few moments of silence as they stood and stared at each
other. She was almost ready to join their conversation when Brenda held
up both her arms to Josie.
Josie had very little interaction with children, but he recognized
Brenda's gesture. He reached down and picked her up. They were eye to
eye now.
"Will you be my friend Ms. Josie, I don't have any real friends, I mean
the girls don't treat me bad, but there isn't anyone I can sit down and
talk to or count on playing with them outside. They call me a smarty
pants, I think because I read a lot and get good grades in school."
A slow smile was spreading on Josie's face. He couldn't believe that
anyone could talk so much and seemingly not even take a breath. She
seemed to ramble on like someone who hadn't talked in a long time. Laura
noticed too, but her hands disguised the smile and silent laugh at
Josie's situation. And then Brenda stopped talking.
She had put her hands around Josie's neck and was now quiet while she
looked into his eyes. He was very comfortable with the very light little
girl in his arms and he maintained the smile while he returned the gaze,
eye to eye. They were both quiet for a bit, but they still held their
stare. Even Laura remained quiet.
Brenda leaned forward a bit and spoke just above a whisper so no one
else could hear. "You're one of us aren't you Ms. Josie?"
Josie's smile disappeared and his face turned to shock. Instinctively,
he knew what she meant, but he could not answer. Laura did not hear what
Brenda had said, but she had noticed the expression on Josie's face. She
was a little worried, but held back any action.
"You didn't have any real parents either when you were growing up did
you? You're an orphan just like us. I can see it in your eyes."
Josie's facial expression slowly turned from shock to a bit of sadness
as he slowing nodded his head at Brenda. How could she know that by just
looking into his eyes. There was another pause of silence as they both
continued staring at each other. Then Brenda smiled and put her head on
his shoulder and gave him a big hug which she held as she said into his
ear, ?I can see that you need a hug too. Anytime you need one, you know
where to find me.? She continued to hold on tight as she nestled into
him.
Something broke inside Joey. He leaned his head back slightly and closed
his eyes. He felt as if he was absorbing the energies that the Hope
House, the girls, and especially Brenda were providing. The nervousness
was fading away. He knew he was right where he needed to be and he knew
that this was where he wanted to be. His eyes watered as he breathed in
her aura while a small contented smile formed on his face.
Even though she hadn?t heard what Brenda had said, Laura was staring in
amazement at the interactions of Josie and Brenda. She saw the
contentment and smile on her boyfriend?s face, and then she saw the
tears slowly crawl down his cheek. She could tell that these were tears
of relief and happiness and it caused her to tear up too. Joey finally
opened up his eyes, but held tightly to his new friend. He glanced over
at Laura and saw her tears, but couldn?t tell what expression she had
because of the hands across her face. He smiled at her to let her know
that everything was okay. Before Laura could react, Brenda leaned back
and started talking again.?Would you like to see our new swing set? We
could even try it out if you want to.?
The rest of the time they were there, Josie took charge of pushing
Brenda and all the girls on the swing set. Laura helped on the nearby
merry go round while keeping one eye on her beau. She could see that he
was having a wonderful time. Quite a bit later, Laura came over and
grabbed Joey by his shoulder. ?Time to go Josie. It?s time for
everyone?s dinner.? She could tell he was disappointed, but he cheered
up as every girl in sight waved at him and called out as they went
inside for dinner, ?Goodnight Josie, please come back and play with us
again.? He smiled and waved back to them.
On the way back to the parking lot, Laura giggled at the bouncy steps
and big smile on Joey?s face. ?It looks like someone had fun today.
We?re going to meet my sisters and their guys for dinner.?
He barely heard her speak, but when they were in the car, he started
rambling with excitement. ?I can?t believe how much fun that was. You
told me it would be fun, but I was nervous about dressing up, but after
awhile, I didn?t even think about being in a dress. All the girls were
great and Brenda is a real treat don?t you think??
Laura giggled at him and patted his knee with a big smile. ?You were
great sweetie. The girls really love you. I was watching you the whole
time, and I could see it was more than just fun, especially with
Brenda.?
?I can?t explain it, but it was like she was looking inside me,
searching my soul. When she hugged me, it felt like something inside me
was released, and I felt like I was home with all my family. In all my
life, I?ve never had that feeling.?
As they pulled into a popular seafood restaurant, he was still talking
about his adventure and how he was looking forward to going back and
visiting again soon. Laura just smiled and nodded her head as he
continued.
When they had parked, she got out of the car and started towards the
restaurant with Joey hand in hand. Suddenly, Joey stopped and lowered
his voice. ?Laura, I can?t go in dressed like this. Can?t we go back and
change first??
Laura took him by the hand and started to guide him to the restaurant
door. ?Don?t be silly Josie, you look great. No one will even notice you
and besides, all my brothers-in-law will be here and they are all still
dressed from their visit with the girls.?
He held on to her hand tightly and nervously crept into the restaurant
towards the back. A reserved table was located off of the main floor. It
was an ideal place for some privacy. Three of her sisters and their
husbands were already seated and the other pair was right behind them.
Laura and he sat together and held hands under the table. He was still
quite a bit nervous about his attire, but as time passed, he seemed to
relax a little more. He noticed how comfortable all the other men were
in their dresses and he didn?t notice any unusual recognitions by the
other patrons.
The wives all ordered for themselves and their husbands. Laura asked if
it would be okay for her to order theirs also. Since he had never been
there before, he appreciated her offer and she ordered from experience.
After their drinks were served, Joey started to get really comfortable
as both the wives and husbands were very friendly and included him in
most of the conversations. When they heard that he was meeting Mrs.
Gillihan at her house tomorrow, they suggested having dinner together in
the early evening and then chill and socialize so they could get to know
each other better. They were sure that their mother would love to be the
hostess.
Joey was now much more comfortable with all the Gillihans so when he
looked at Laura and she nodded in agreement, he happily accepted their
invitation. On their way out of the restaurant, Joey felt a lot less
nervous walking out between the customers than he did going in.
When they returned to the villa, they both decided to relax together for
the rest of the night, while watching TV and maybe a movie. Laura smiled
and nodded once in awhile as Joey continued his rambling about his day
and the opportunities that may come his way. Laura left later so that
she would have some time to talk with her mother about the events of the
day.
The next morning, after Joey had finished breakfast, he drove to the
Gillihan house to have his meeting with the matriarch. She was quite
pleased with the reports about him from the whole family. They had
reported how comfortable he had become when he was interacting with the
girls. They all had agreed that Josie made a very passable woman. She
also mentioned that Laura was quite taken by him and wanted to help him
as much as possible during his stay. Laura blushed with a smile and took
hold of Joey?s hand.
When Joey responded, he told her how much he had enjoyed his visit to
the Hope House. He said that writing their history would be an honor for
him and he would love to have the opportunity. He smiled brightly and
turned to Laura as he admitted to her mother that he was quite taken by
her daughter too.
Mrs. Gillihan confirmed that she would like to officially hire Joseph to
work on the writing project and he could get started next week. She
confirmed the invite for an evening dinner tonight as an opportunity to
get to know the Gillihan family and for them to get to know him. She
looked at Laura and said, ?We?ve decided tonight will be a Family Game
Night, so dress accordingly.?
Joey was curious what that meant, but decided he would wait until he and
Laura were alone to ask her what was in store for the evening. Joey felt
very fortunate when he was told that the villa would be his while he was
here. He and Laura drove there in a very good mood. Back at the villa,
Joey asked Laura about Family Game Night.
?My family gets together a lot. We have barbeques and picnics with
everyone enjoying each other?s company. The children and adults have a
great time together. Family Game Night is a night for the adults only.
The children have their own sleepover and are well taken care of. The
adults have dinner, then may play some cards or just sit around,
watching sports or a movie. Later on, mother and the married couples go
into the Playroom and have some adult fun.?
Joey?s eyes opened wide in curiosity. ?Adult fun??
She giggled and answered, ?You and I are not invited for those games,
married couples only, but maybe you?ll get to see it one day.?
Before he could think, he replied with a smile, ?Be careful what you say
Ms. Gillihan, you might give me some ideas. And what about your mother?s
comment, dress accordingly??
?It?s not uncommon for us to spend time at the Hope House before we
meet, so it?s just easier for the guys to remain in disguise. The ladies
might wear a costume too, and that makes the night more fun and
interesting. You?ll go in costume like the rest of the guys, but there
will only be our family there so you shouldn?t feel uncomfortable. Maybe
we can stop by and say hi to the girls on our way there??
The last comment made Joey smile and he almost forgot about the
restlessness caused by the rest of Laura?s explanation. Joey and Laura
did indeed stop to visit the girls on the way to Family Night and just
like the last visit, Joey had a great time and Laura had to drag him
away.
When they arrived at Mrs. Gillihan?s house, everyone was already there.
Joey was relieved to see all the guys in disguise too. He felt very
welcome when Mrs. Gillihan, her daughters, and their husbands all came
over and gave him a hug or a handshake. The ladies went into the large
family room where the TV was on. They talked and laughed as they glanced
at the movie that was showing. The men all gathered around the grill
outside while laughing and joking around with each other. The brothers-
in-law made Joey feel very welcome. He helped set the table and serve
the food as the ladies made their way into the dining area.
Dinner was great and everyone was having a great time talking, laughing,
and being loud. After dinner, the ladies gathered on the patio to enjoy
the drinks that their husbands had provided, while the guys went in to
relax in front of a game on the TV. Again, Joey was very comfortable
talking with the guys about anything that came up.
He asked them about their relationship with the Hope House and they all
agreed that it was an important and special part of their life. ?How
about the dressing up part?? he added. ?Are you comfortable with that
too??
Lisa?s husband Steven answered, ?It was a bit strange at first, but I
think we all agree that we?re used to it now and certainly don?t mind
getting into disguise for the chance to mingle with the girls.?
LuAnn?s husband Michael continued the thought. ?After awhile, we barely
even noticed our costumes.? He put his hands under his chest and pushed
up his breasts with a big smile. ?Eventually we all had some small
implants put in so it would be more convincing and easier to maintain.
They?re big enough to help us pass when the inspectors come around and
small enough that we can wrap them up when we dress regularly as guys.?
Joey was surprised when Michael mentioned the implants, but he
understood the importance of the need for the disguise so that they
could mingle freely with the girls.
Later on, Joseph was sitting next to Mrs. Gillihan on the sofa as the
family goofed around with each other and talked a little bit about the
Hope House. Mrs. Gillihan spoke to Joseph as she put her hand on his
forearm. ?Joseph, I?ll be expecting you to ask me for an interview once
you get going on the book. Elizabeth and I were residents of the Hope
House for a time. That is where we became best friends. I was very
fortunate that my adopted parents, the Gillihans, took a liking to me,
and I became part of their family at a very young age. Elizabeth stayed
at the Hope House until she graduated from high school, but we were
still almost inseparable. She would be a good person for you to
interview too. She also suggested that she could be your editor if you
are comfortable with that arrangement.?
Joey perked up and smiled, ?I would be honored to have her as an advisor
on this project. Be assured that Dr. Knight and you will be at the top
of my list for interviews.?
For the next few months, Joey and Laura spent most of their time
together and a lot of time at the Hope House. They researched the
journals and massive amount of information that Ms. Brady had saved and
stored. Their personal time together included some downtown shopping
trips, mostly with Joey dressed in disguise. He got comfortable walking
with Laura as two girlfriends enjoying a day out. Laura had bought Joey
a present that he could wear on their first ladies only shopping trip.
He loved the blue flower dress she had bought for him, but especially
loved the smile on Laura?s face as she said, ?Blue is your color
sweetie. I love you so much.?
It wasn?t too much later that the thoughts of marriage were being hinted
at and the whole family had caught on to the connection between Laura
and Joey. When Laura was gone for a couple of days to a college
recruiter?s conference, Mrs. Gillihan invited Joey over for dinner and
conversation. After their wonderful dinner, they went into her office to
relax and talk.
?Joseph, I guess it?s no secret that you and Laura have become quite
close, so I thought I would tell you more about what joining our family
would mean.?
Joey fidgeted nervously in his seat and smiled at his host.
She opened her desk drawer and pulled out some paperwork and she scooted
a piece of paper over towards him. ?This is our marriage contract which
every suitor must sign before marrying one of my daughters. My four son-
in-laws have all signed it, and I expect Laura?s future husband to sign
it also. I want you to understand that I am not pressuring you or
assuming anything, but I only think it?s fair that you aren?t caught by
surprise should you ever be interested in that decision.?
Joey held the contract and glanced over it quickly. ?I do appreciate
that ma?am.?
?Item number one is to protect our assets against anyone who would take
advantage of our family and try to steal our considerable resources. It
also contains a generous monetary package if it turns out that the
marriage just doesn?t work out.? Joey nodded with an understanding that
this was indeed appropriate.
Mrs. Gillihan continued, ?Item number two is an agreement that all
Gillihan marriages will be wife-led. All decisions will be made by the
wife and the husband is to be submissive to her. I will show you a
little of how that works when we observe tonight?s adult family time.?
Joey just sat there looking at the contract in a daze, trying to absorb
as much as he could.
?Item number three is an agreement that the new groom will take the
Gillihan name and their children will also carry the name of Gillihan.?
Item number four was an agreement to spend at least one day a week at
the Hope House in support of the building and its residents. Joey, of
course, had no problem with that clause.
?Okay Joseph, let me show you what happens during our adult family time.
?Mrs. Gillihan led Joseph up a stairway and through a door that
obviously led to an area above the ?Play Room.? When they entered, he
noticed that they were in a fairly wide encirclement above the play
room. There were groups of chairs scattered along the walkway. This was
obviously an observation area that surrounded the whole room.
As she led him around to a specific spot, Joseph noticed that her
daughters and their husbands were already in the room.
?Normally, I would be down there with them, but I wanted to take this
time to show you our more intimate family relationships. As you can
tell, my daughters take the lead and their husbands follow their
commands.?
Joey looked down with amazement at what he saw. One daughter directed a
husband to service her orally. Another daughter had one husband
servicing another husband orally while she used a strap on to simulate
intercourse. The last two daughters had their attention on the last
husband who was now tied down onto his stomach so that he was restrained
over a large leather covered bench. They had just started alternating a
beating on his bottom and his legs with enough strength that welts
appeared almost immediately. All the wives were dressed in menacing
black leather and the husbands wore very frilly women?s lingerie. None
of the daughters were paired with their own husbands.
?From an outsider?s point of view, this might seem cruel and nasty, but
the scenes my family play are with love in mind. The husbands enjoy
their submissive side while the ladies are reminded of their dominant
position in the family. Even the whipping bench is an area of pleasure
as the men reach a sexual high. Laura and her husband will join us when
she is married.?
Joey couldn?t associate the actions he was seeing with love. He was
becoming angry as he observed the actions around the whipping bench and
saw the interactions between those that were not married to each other.
He began to walk around towards the exit door as he talked to Mrs.
Gillihan politely. ?Thank you for sharing your family intimacies with me
Mrs. Gillihan. I think I have a good sense of the process.? She was
amused that he was out the door and heading for his car before she could
say anything. She knew that this experience was a lot to take in for the
first time and was confident that he would understand after he gave it
some thought.
Joey was disturbed by what he had just seen. He drove to Hope Hill and
sat on the observation bench. He stared at the sunset and thought about
his current situation. He loved Laura dearly and he loved the entire
Gillihan family, but he was certainly uneasy about some of their
rituals. Af