Category: Cockaigne Chronicles

The day has finally arrived. The family is moving to Cockaigne. Finn is forced to wear clothes, and Max is wrenched away from James.

This is the final instalment of the “Conversations with my Brother” series. To date this is the longest story I have written, a testament to the relationship between the brothers. I have enjoyed writing it, and Max and Finn have come to mean so much to me. I hope I have conveyed how strong the bond is between brothers and how they share a different and unique type of love.

But this is not the end. The family now resides in Cockaigne, which means the start of a brand new adventure.

Finn’s scheme goes to plan, and Max is left alone for the day. James soon joins him, and they spend a special day together, their last before moving to Cockaigne. But there are no secrets between the brothers, and Max tells Finn what happened as they lie in bed together that night.

The move to Cockaigne is getting closer and the brothers have to start clearing and packing up their stuff. As they clear the things they don’t want to keep, they come across a book they both loved as small kids.

While James has time to spare, having finished school, Max still has a month to go. This means James has had time to think and starts to get concerned about what has happened between them. At sixteen, James can legally consent to sex, but Max is only fifteen and cannot.

I hope I have made Max and James proud in describing their love. Teen love can be powerful, and I have tried to bring the power of their love to your screens. This chapter is one of my favourites. Max is growing up.

Owen and the boys all go down to breakfast naked. In the breakfast room, they encounter a young couple having sex. James is surprised and aroused. Owen allows Max and James to remain in their room as he and Finn look at a house that has recently come on the market. Max and James enjoy the private moment of intimacy.

Finn’s scheming means Owen takes James and the brothers on a weekend trip to Cockaigne. In preparation for the move, James is taken to get his visitor’s permit. Max and Finn help him through the process and, afterwards, spend the day exploring the town. That night, Max and James are alone in the room at the B&B.

Finn is excited as the house is sold and moving to Cockaigne is getting closer. James is stressed with his exams coming up and he’s forbidden to see friends during the week so he can get more revision done. One night, James manages to sneak a private moment with Max.

Finn is still concerned about Rick. He is avoiding all conversation about Cockaigne. Max talks to his brother, he explains how tough it will be for Rick to have his best friend move away. Max talks about his relationship with James, his feelings and how it is not all about sex. It is then he discovers that there are three times of love.