Author: David Heulfryn

Max has a revelation for Finn. He thinks that Finn is a naturist. It all seems to fit, and Finn comes out as a naturist to their parents. Being only thirteen, his Mum thinks it might be a phase. But Finn is eventually allowed to be naked at home. To Finn’s surprise, his Dad strips down to his briefs one night to support his son, and Max goes all the way.

This is the end of part one of the series ‘Conversations with my Brother’. I hope you have enjoyed the series, so far. This is the longest series I have ever written, which is down to the brothers and their special relationship. I have enjoyed writing about their life and have tried to make any sexual interactions age-appropriate, but this was not a story about sex. It was a story about brothers and the bond between brothers. It is a unique bond that will survive all adversity and will only grow stronger in time.

But the story of Max and Min will continue. As this latest chapter alludes to, the boys might be moving to be closer to their father’s new job. Could his new job be in Cockaigne? Min will love the town, but Max would be parted from his boyfriend. Any move will bring new adventures along with the heartache of being separated from your first love. How will Max cope?

Thank you to everyone who has commented, emailed, and rated the stories. It has been great to read your feedback. Writing this series has got me through a difficult time. In the past, when depression took hold, all writing stopped. But the power of the love between Max and Min got me through it. I love those boys like they are my own sons.

Max gets help at school from Pete. It seems their relationship is slowly on the mend. But back in bed, Max becomes uncertain about ever sleeping in the same bed with Finn again. Their mother’s concerns have taken root in Max’s mind, but Finn won’t allow Max to go backwards, and as soon as Max is better, he is determined to get more cuddles, snuggles and hugs from Max.

The following day, Max tells Finn what happened. The drugs have worn off, but this also means the pain is returning. Finn fusses around Max, helping him dress and ensuring he’s comfortable. James visits and tells Max’s mum how he was not allowed to see Max when she arrived. She wasn’t aware and apologised. But with Finn and James around, Max has plenty of people fussing over him. It feels like he doesn’t need his mother.

Max gives everyone a scare as he is injured on the rugby pitch. James goes with him to the hospital but finds that he can’t stay with him, despite being his boyfriend. Finn waits with James while his parents are with Max as he gets treated. When Max is discharged, Finn helps him at home as the drugs he has taken, while helping with the pain, have made Max very drowsy and dopey.

Max and Finn’s nightly conversation revolves around their friends. Finn’s best friend, Rick, has been rejected when asking a girl out and turns to Finn to help him make sense of it. Meanwhile, Pete, Max’s friend takes steps to make it up to Max for his homophobic reaction to Max’s coming out.

The brothers’ father tells the boys about his new job. He seems to be opening up in many ways. While in the bathroom, he sees his boys naked and notices that Finn is growing. Max is almost caught in the bathroom as his parents go to bed early. Then the brothers hear why they are having an early night.

Finn wakes up at night to the sounds of his parents having sex. The following night the brothers’ father comes into their room to talk to his boys. Their mother is still concerned that the teenagers sometimes share a bed when naked. Although the brother’s love is platonic, they realise it could be misinterpreted. Their Dad also takes the opportunity to talk to his boys about gay sex. It’s nice to see their Dad opening up.

In search of himself, Finn decides to take a break from his gymnastics club. It goes well when he tells his coach, but it is different when he tries to explain to his Mum. Finn gets emotional and throws a tantrum, behaving like a little kid. Later that night, when talking to Max before falling asleep, Finn says he needs to apologise to their mother. His hormones are beginning to take over.

Finn has given up his swimming club and finds that he has more time on his hands. But his best friend isn’t free. Finn realises that his life revolves around his sports clubs and school, and now he has time to think. He doesn’t know what he wants. While he works it all out, Finn decides to be a better friend to Rick. As Max and Finn lie in bed, they talk, and Max helps put things into perspective.