This morning the boys were up before Mike, they were up before the sun. Ken was the first one to walk pass Greg’s door on his way to the kitchen. Greg followed Ken into the kitchen where they got some breakfast.

Ken told Greg that he was sorry for what had happened and after looking back over it that it was all his fault. Ken also said that he would plead with their dad to get the punishment lifted for Greg.

Greg told Ken that it would not be necessary for he too was at fault for trying to cover for Ken. The two of them started to compare notes on how their dad was treating them. Ken was shocked to find out that their dad had spanked Greg. Greg confirmed that he had pushed past the limits and said thing that where not very nice in the heat of the moment.

The two of them found that their father was treating them the same for the most part. The two of them determined that their dad was not all that bad, that they both liked diapers but did not like having their dad changing them or washing them. They decided two things. First was to serve breakfast to their dad. Second to talk with their dad about who would change them and bathe them. The hope was to soften him up before the talk.

They decided on a plan of action and put it in motion. The two of them cooked breakfast and made coffee and set the meal on a tray to surprise their dad. Ken carried the tray to the master bedroom. Greg opened the door and woke up their dad. Mike was very overwhelmed by what the two of them did. Ken set the tray down on the bed and said that he and Greg had made him breakfast and that they would be back a little later with more coffee. Both of them left the bedroom before Mike could even say thank you.

Mike was now wake and knew something was up but he would enjoy the meal and deal with what ever it was later.

About half way through the meal, just as Mike had a mouth full of food, Greg came in with more coffee, filled Mike’s cup and then left without saying a word. Mike tried to say something but only crumbs of food came out of his mouth. Mike finished his breakfast and then went and took a shower.

When Mike got out of the shower the tray was gone and his bed was made. Mike was now fearful of what his two sons were up to. Mike left his room and looked into Ken’s room. The bed was made and every thing needed to change Ken was laid out. The same held true for Greg’s room.

Mike did not smell smoke so the house was not on fire, but something had to be wrong. The two boys were in the family room reading. The kitchen was cleaned up. Mike asked if the boys had eaten breakfast. They both said yes. Mike thanked the boys for his breakfast. Mike did not want to spoil a good thing but the fear that something was wrong was very strong.

Mike sat down in his chair and took two deep breaths. The boys looked at each other with a look of "we got him." Mike asked what was going on, what did they break? Both Ken and Greg began to speak. They said "Dad, what is going on is this, we realize that you care for us, and have tried to treat us equally when we do things that we should not have done." Mike face was white and he shuddered to think what was next to come.

That they would like some changes to this punishment, and they are that he not diaper them, or bath them that they could do that them selves, Ken said. Ken went on to say, That Greg was right to be mad it him and that he should have told the truth the first time asked. And he did not know why Greg had covered for him and that if other punishment were to came down because of that, only he was at fault and not Greg.

That he covered Ken because he was his brother, Greg said.

The boys sat back and waited for Mike to say anything. Mike asked, "What else?" The boys shook their heads to no. Mike was taken back by all of this and waited for it to sink in fully.

The door bell rang and since Mike was the only one dressed he went and answered the door. It was some friends of both Ken and Greg. The friends asked if Ken and Greg were going to the mall with them to play some video games and hang out. Mike told the kids that Ken and Greg were grounded this week and they would not be going. The friends said good bye to Mike and started laughing that both of them were grounded. Mike closed the front door and went back to the family room and sat back down.

Mike said let me get this straight, you made the beds, cooked me breakfast and cleaned up in hopes that I would not change your diapers or give you baths. The boys said "Yes."

"You gave me more than that, you showed me that you care for each other and that you can and do work as a team," Mike said.

Mike looked at Ken and asked Greg to leave to room. The boys looked at each other and smiled in a victory. Mike asked Ken to come closer so that his hands would touch Ken’s shoulders. Ken did as asked.

Mike placed his hands on Ken’s shoulders and said, "No way, I will change you and bath you." Ken hung his head and said, "OK, I understand that this my punishment." Mike picked up Ken’s head and looked him in the eyes. "I am glad the truth is coming out, I did not think it would be this long in coming," said Mike.

"I have few thing to say to you, one don’t ever lie to me again." Mike let go of Ken’s head and it stayed fixed to where Mike had held it. "Two, Friday night I knew that you were the one, because you were crying. Greg, only because he said it was him, if he had told the truth he would not be in diapers now. Three, I love you, I care about you, I may not have showed it but I really do," said Mike.

Ken said he would not lie again.

Mike directed Ken to get up and that he would be along to change Ken after he had talked to Greg in private.

Greg was in the process of changing himself when Mike walked in. Mike told Greg that they had lost and that he would still be doing the changing and the baths and that he loved him. Greg’s face showed the sad look of loss.

Mike said that some good had come from what they had done. He was not sure if his sons cared how he felt and that their act showed him that they did. That statement baffled Greg. Mike finished changing Greg. Greg asked what happened to Ken. Mike said "Nothing that you all ready don’t know." Mike stated that he was done with Greg and that he should get dressed for the day as they would be going out and to open his window.

Mike went over to Ken’s room and changed him and also told him to get dressed for the day and to open his window to air out the room.

As Greg and Ken were getting dressed, Mike made a phone call to his in-laws to see if he and the boys could use the country place in the woods. The boys grandmother was over come with joy to hear from Mike, and told him where the key was hidden. She asked if they could stay the night. She also said that they hoped to go up to the place later that day and see them.

The county place was a two hour drive from either house and a half way point for both.

They had not spent any time with them since the funeral. Mike told her that he was trying to spend some time with his sons and do some guy things, but she was so over come to hear from him, the point was lost. A fact that they would find out later that day.

Mike told the boys to pack an overnight bag, that they were going to grandma and grandpa’s country place for an overnight. Mike packed his bag and also packed some lunch for them.

Mike asked the boys if they packed every thing that was needed for the overnight. Each son had one bag and one bag that they shared, and the boys said yes. Mike went down a check list just to make sure they had every thing and they did.

Mike sent Ken to close and lock the windows while he and Greg loaded the bags into the car. Ken made sure that the front door was locked and they were off to the country place.

Mike had made good time in getting to the county place. Even with a stop for gas they had the car unload and fishing poles in hand in under two hours.

The sun was out the air was warm and the birds were singing and the three of them were off to fish. Mike brought the lunch he had packed at home and Ken carried one of the over night bags that had the diapers in it. Greg had a bag to put the fish in. The three of them walked the half mile back to the pond where the fish were.

The place had not changed over the years and Mike was glad for that. This was the same path that he and his wife walked where they were dating.

The boys took off their shirts to catch some rays while fishing. Mike made them put on some sun screen so that they would not burn. The fishing was slow because the sun was so bright, but that was OK they were together and doing something as a family.

It was two o’clock and Mike asked if they wanted lunch. Both of the boys said yes. Mike got the lunch out and handed each of them a sandwich and a bottle of juice.

Mike had also packed cookies and fruit for a snack.

After lunch Greg came up to his dad and said that his diaper needed to be changed. Mike asked Ken if he also needed to be changed. Ken said yes. Mike told the boys to take off their shoes, socks and pants. Mike help them to remove their plastic pants and then he removed their diapers. A big smile came over Mike. Neither Ken nor Greg knew why he was smiling. Mike was looking at his two naked sons. Mike said that it reminds him of when they were young and he and their mother would bring them down to the pond and let them play in the nude.

Mike said since no one is around and your skin is so wet he would not diaper them right away.

Ken and Greg were happy that their dad would share his happiness. Mike told the boys to go play, and then he started to snicker as the two of them walked a way. Neither Ken nor Greg liked being laugh at, but it was funny to their dad to see their two white bottoms bounce as they walked away. The only thing missing was Pam holding their hands as they went to the play area.

Mike cleaned up the area and turn the plastic pants inside out and put them over the posts at the end of the dock to dry.

Mike then stretched out for a quick nap under the tree.

An hour had passed when the boys came back from the play area about one hundred fifty feet from the pond. The area had been built for them by their grandpa when they were little kids.

The boys asked if there was any thing to eat. Mike got out the cookies and the fruit. It was gone before Mike could even get a cookie. Then it happen. Greg started peeing and did not even know he was doing it. Mike said that it was time for them to get their diapers back on. Mike wiped the sand off of them and then diapered the boys.

Just has he finished a horn sounded off in the distance, Mike told the boys to get their plastic pants on and get dressed as their grandparents had arrived. Ken asked if they knew. Mike said they did not know yet and he would explain if it came up.

The three of them carried back to the house what they took to the pond.

Grandma was waiting at the door for them and gave them all a big hug and kisses. Even grandpa was hugging them. When Helen hugged Mike she whispered into his ear did he know that Greg had a diaper on! Mike whispered back, "So does Ken, I will explain later." Helen looked at Mike and said they had to catch up on things. From the tone of Helen’s voice, Mike knew the meaning.

Paul asked his grandsons to help him unload the car. Their grandmother asked if they needed any thing to eat or drink. Mike said water to drink, that it might help to fill them up because boys of that age could eat a house and still be hungry.

Helen asked if they had any fish that needed to be cleaned for dinner. The boys said the fishing was bad today, as they went to help their grandpa unload the car. Helen went to the freezer and got a block of frozen fish out for dinner.

As Greg and Ken came into the kitchen with bags of groceries, Grandma said "Just don’t stand there help me put them away," to Mike.

After the car was unload, Paul asked the boys to help him in the shed to get the lawn mower out. The grass around the house was weed high, and would take the rest of the day to cut and rake up. Paul was glad to have the help of his grandsons.

Helen wanted to know what was up with the boys and why they were in diapers. Mike said, "Lets take a walk in the woods and I will tell you the whole story." Mike started the chat off with general chit chat until they were away from the house and shed and well into the woods where no one would hear them talk. Mike found a fallen tree and sat down on it. Helen sat down next to him. Mike told her the truth about what had happened starting Friday night through today.

Helen saw that Mike was upset, and that Mike blamed himself for the boys' actions. She also saw his joy that he and Greg were talking and not fighting each other.

Mike asked her not to let the boys know that she knew, and if she wanted them to leave he would understand. Helen rubbed his back and told him she did not want them to go. Helen asked Mike questions about work and other items. They sat and talked for over an hour before Helen asked any questions on the reason they went on this walk. Mike answered them the best he could. The last point that Helen made to Mike was that she understood his reasons, but did not agree with them. Helen said that they had better get back before they were missed, and she had a dinner to cook, and he had a salad to make.

After dinner Helen had Paul help her with the dishes. So that Mike could take care of some other items that might need taking care of. Mike tapped Ken on the head and pointed upstairs. Ken and Mike went up to the room that the two boys were staying in. Mike changed Ken’s diaper, and sent him back down to send Greg up to him. Mike changed Greg’s diaper and followed Greg back downstairs.

Grandma and grandpa were just finishing washing the dishes when Mike went into the kitchen to see if they need any help.

The country place did not have a TV but was well stocked with games. The dinner table was now the game table. The boys picked a card game and all five of them played for hours just like the old days.

Paul said goodnight first and went off to bed. About five or six minutes later Helen went upstairs and came back a few minutes later. Mike said that it was time for the boys to take a shower and go to bed. Helen said she would put out some towels for them to use and would make some warm milk for the boys to go to bed with. Helen went off and passed Ken on the stairs going in opposite directions.

Mike had told the boys that they would have to take off their own diaper tonight but he would be up to put on their overnight one and for Ken to go first.

Helen went into the kitchen and started to warm some milk for the boys and Mike.

Ken went in to the bathroom and found the towels that grandma had put out along with two white plastic trash bags on top of the towels. Ken used one bag for his dirty clothes and the other for his used diaper.

When the shower shutoff, Helen told Greg that Ken was done with his shower. She could hear the running water in the kitchen as the bathroom was over her head.

When the water started up again, she called Mike into the kitchen and asked him to watch the milk that she had started to warm. Mike said that Ken would need his help and when he was done he would watch the milk. Helen said, "Now," and Mike did as he was ordered he knew from the tone not to say no.

Ken was in the bedroom with the towel wrapped around his waist getting the lotion and powder out of the one bag when grandma walked in. She asked Ken, "If he wanted to be in diapers, he was a young man and not a baby." Ken’s face grew red with embarrassment as he tried to find words to answer her with. Helen did not wait for an answer before asking her next question "Well -- why then?" Ken said in a meek voice "Well sort of I do ... and I don’t ... it is a punishment you see --." "The answer is yes or no, not maybe, and no I do not see." Said Helen.

Mike had taken the milk off the stove and poured it into two mugs to carry upstairs. Mike knew that Ken was waiting and did not want to clean up any messes. Mike went up to check on Ken when he was at the top of the steps and had heard what Helen had said. Mike walked into the bedroom and set the two mugs of warm milk down on the night stand. Mike looked at Helen and said "You are asking why to the wrong person. What ever his reasons are we will never understand, because they are his reasons and only he understands them." Mike went on to say, "This week is punishment for lying about it, that is why." Ken’s face was red with embarrassment and his body was shaking. His eye was swollen with tears.

As Helen looked at Ken she saw a young man standing before her. As she looked into Ken’s teary eyes the soul of a small lost child trying to find something that had been taken away from him is what she saw. Helen was shaken by what she had just seen.

Had Mike seen this too? She thought out loud.

Was this Mike’s way of trying to help that lost soul she saw? The love and care that a parent gives openly to an infant was this what Mike was trying to do with both of his sons? Helen could only wonder a loud.

Helen was taken back when Mike said "Yes ... and if you don’t mind can we have some privacy." Helen said quietly that grandma was going to diaper him tonight.

No Mike said he would do it, and he didn’t want to embarrass the boys any further.

"Please let me, I think they need a motherly touch," said Helen.

Mike slowly nodded his head to say yes. Ken started to say something but grandma cut him off with voice that showed caring and understanding, "I have seen it all before when you were younger."

As Helen reached to remove the towel from around Ken’s waist, Helen said quietly, "Now lets get you diapered and ready for bed."

Sometime earlier, Greg had walked into the room only to catch the last part and was not sure what had happened. "Why...What...When did dad tell on us?" Greg asked.

"I found out that both of you were wearing diapers when I gave you hugs this afternoon, but I did not understand why till just now," said Helen.

Helen’s hand meet Ken’s cold hand that was holding the towel so very tight around his waist. Helen reached up to find that Ken was cold like ice and a river of tears running down his face. The little lost soul that Helen had seen in Ken’s eyes was now standing in front of her. The soul was that of a baby, who was crying for its mother for care and warmth. She took Ken into her arms to calm and comfort him. Slowly, the tears stopped as his body warmed up. Helen took one of her hands and wiped the last of the tears out of his eyes.

The towel that Ken was holding on to so tightly was now on the floor around his feet. Helen helped Ken down onto the bed and set about getting him diapered and his nightshirt on before handing him his warm milk to drink.

Mike had taken care of Greg and both boys were now diapered and in bed. Helen picked up the book of bed time stories. Helen started reading the story, it was one that the boys liked when they were young. Mike knew the bed time story by heart, he had read it to them hundreds of times.

The boys drank the milk and kissed their dad and grandma goodnight. Mike took the empty cups downstairs to the kitchen has grandma finished the story.

A short time later Helen came into the kitchen and asked Mike if he had his warm milk too. Mike said no and that there was none left. Helen said that she would make some for both of them.

Mike asked her why she wanted to diaper the boys. "At first I was going to stop you from putting diapers on them, but now I see why you did what you did. At first I did not, but after seeing Ken I now understand, I think. This afternoon you did not tell me that you saw this side of the boys, and if you did I was too shocked by what you were telling me." Helen said as she handed Mike a mug of warm milk to drink before going to bed.

Helen said in a low voice, "I have something to tell you about Paul." "What is it?" asked Mike. Helen looked for the right words to say. "It's that bad?" Asked Mike. Helen shook her head no but said yes. "He has being seeing a doctor for the last three months...and he gets up about five or six times a night to go to the bathroom. Tonight because you are all here he’s...well...ashamed that he would wake you all up with his trips, so he has...a...d...diaper on tonight" She said as her voice fell silent Mike just looked at her and said slowly, "I won’t say a word about it, but I too understand why you did not want the boys to be diapered." Helen nodded her head as to say thank you.

Helen said that she would cleanup the kitchen and see him in the morning Helen kissed Mike goodnight and he was off to bed.