March Stephenson

Chapter 24

Maxieplus

As the days passed and the weather became sunnier March Stephenson had lost that hunch back and was now standing tall again. It was like playing a round of chase at school, he was behind me all the way. I would go to the cafe he would follow, to shower he would follow, to the hairdresser, yes he followed.

"I thought you had cars to do today?" He sat near reception with his arms folded.

"Tomorrow, I have something important to do today."

"Like following me around."

"Yes."

The cute hairdresser knew what I was wanting, and she leveled and snipped away at my hair, then she will put the highlights in. Mum had decided she wanted something different and is getting something shorter and more manageable done.

"That's enough snipping," March yelled.

"I haven't finished yet Mr Stephenson." The young girl said.

"Your taking too much off, that's enough thank you."

"She looked at me and lifted her eyebrows."

"Yes thank you Suzy, that's exactly what I wanted."

"Okay then, but it would look better if it's a bit shorter."

"I only wanted a clean-up kid, don't stress." I couldn't help myself, I bent over and my legs started stamping on the floor, as I started laughing.

When I had calmed down I looked over at mum and said.

"I guess that would be a big fat no coming from my husband."

"I guess you are correct Nicky." She rolled her eyes.

The highlights were done and I felt more presentable, mums hair looked amazing, and as she straightened up her dress, I paid.

March told her to walk back to the shop to show it off because he had other plans for me. I was taken home, stripped then spread-eagled on the bed as he sniffed my hair then played with it as he had his evil way with my buns.

"Is it okay boss?"

"Perfect Nicky, everything is perfect"

I needed March's approval and I wanted his input, I liked my style but if he had suggested anything different I would have complied. It's always nice to get confirmation first.

Back at the cafe for a late lunch May was beaming because she had finally got to babysit for more than an hour. March was deep in thought and then he smiled and looked at me.

"I had better get May to cut my hair Nicky it's a bit rough at the moment.

"Touch it and you are a dead man."

I think that says it all and he will be pleased.

"Oh." He sat back and smiled, then slid his hand back through his gorgeous locks.

I went to grab us a pie with sauce each, bubs was now in his arms and they were having a talk, he was running his hand through his blonde baby hair and I smiled.

"We get his cut when he decides to get it done."

"That could take years."

"So?"

"Ok." He giggled.

Now the hair situation is organized, I wondered if he would let me get my nipples pierced, or better still his. I did pull back from all those sexy thoughts when I realized it would change him, and that is the last thing I wanted to do.

The next day he was up early, he gave me so many instructions about Mason's day my head was almost spinning. I kissed him deeply and he left to go pick Dad up. I organized bubbie for his day and placed him in the stroller, he knows he gets to run with me today and is eager to get going. The dadas were flying around early, he is an impatient little boy.

I ran the long way and stopped at the small park to have a rest, just to show Mase the trees, we listened for some birds and when one chirped he looked wide-eyed at me. May and Mum were sitting out the front and I handed him over, they didn't fight for his company May went first.

I went to grab one of mum's pre-made egg and bacon rolls and sat with them.

"When is the new transportable arriving May?"

"Soon I think Nicky, sometime before the weekend."

"Do you still want to do this?"

"Yes."

Rose came walking up the street, she is ready for her day. She said good morning and went to make a coffee.

"There is a certain spring in her step lately mum, do you think she's found a boyfriend?"

"I wouldn't know Nicky." Keep going mum, you know more than anyone.

She sat down and leaned in to kiss Mason.

"Your hair looks nice Nicky and yours as well Mary, it's very chic."

"Thank you Rose, the new salon up the street did it."

"Well, they did a good job. May is your new cabin thing arriving today?"

"I don't know Rose, it is due sometime this week."

She looked at her watch and said.

"Maybe in about ten minutes, you had better go across the road and guide it in."

"What?"

"I feel it will arrive very soon." May sat back and looked up and down the street.

Sure enough, coming around the bend was a transport with a big room on its back.

"How the hell did you know that Rose." I nearly screamed.

"It came past my place as I was leaving." She giggled, May huffed then went across the road.

It was big, but March had so much room the transport guys drove straight in and around the back circle. I went to watch while mum and Rose babysat. It was very nice and had been built to Jason's specs, windows galore to let the sunshine in and fitted showers and toilets, its concrete slab had already been done and all they had to do was winch it across to sit neatly on it. All Ron has to do now is bolt it in place and make some steps then hook the plumbing up. When it was set into place May found a block of wood to step on and opened the sliding door, I followed her inside it was lovely and bright, the bathroom and toilets were quite modern and there is an island bench with a tiny kitchen behind it.

"Good, now I can have Mason some more."

"You didn't do all this to secure your nephew's company May."

"Some of it Nicky, it's hard to do if I am serving in the shop." She started giggling.

"You should have one of your own."

"Maybe I will now." She blushed.

"Hopeless." I threw my arms up in the air and walked outside again to look it over some more. The whole exercise only took an hour and the truck slowly moved out of the garage parking area. I deemed it fitting for its surroundings and I then walked through the gym to go over the road again. May was back with bubs and on the phone to Jason, he will come here soon to look at it.

Then one thing I didn't want to happen up here in my perfect world was old friends or enemies arriving. But when I went back to the gym there he was, I nearly screamed and grabbed him into a big man hug.

"Tom, what the hell are you doing here, is Pete with you?"

"No Nicky, he's off on a holiday again, I have no idea when he will be back. It's good to see you." He hugged me again.

"Sit and have coffee with me how have you been?"

"Great, I am in between jobs at the moment so I thought I might spend some time with my oldest friend. I hear he has been having some trouble these past months and wanted to check it out myself."

"It's all over now, Annie came for me a couple of weeks ago but I soon made short work of her."

"And the baby and a new husband, old married lady at long last?"

"Yes March and Mason, two of my prized possessions one is over the road hopefully sleeping, and the other is down the coast doing maintenance on some cars." I smiled at him. I haven't seen or heard from him since I was in the city selling the house, it was Pete and Tom I went to the gay club with. Two good-looking guys who have been my best friends since day one at school.

"So where is Pete?"

"He is trekking around Nepal he has been away three months now and looks like he's going for a twelve-month record."

"Good on him, so what have you been up to?"

"Nothing much Nick, I was working with a big cleaning company but they got the shits with me when I abused a demanding customer. So I thought I would try and catch up with you while I had the time."

"I am pleased you did, it's so good to see you again."

"Is this your business?"

"Yes, I lease the room off March it's his garage, I can't wait for you to meet him."

"I believe he's a walking wet dream."

"He certainly is, and how would you know that?"

"You couldn't stop talking about him at the club, then I joined your local page and there you and him were almost naked." He laughed.

"The calendar, it was so awesome to do."

"Now, to put you out of your misery, I have booked into the hotel for a few days so I don't need a bed. I do want to meet March and Mason and I want to come and look at your amazing home. I am here to rest and regroup and to decide what I want to do. So I won't be following you around all day. But I do want to catch up properly which I am doing now."

"That's fine you could have stayed with us anyway, cancel the hotel it's better to stay with friends." I didn't know how March would take to it, but I do know he would maybe be a little uneasy.

"No thank you Nicky, visitors get in the way and I believe you have a swimming hole and a hot tub that's off-limits to everyone." He grinned.

"Tom, you know I wouldn't turf you out, please come and stay with us?"

"Nope, I am going to do my own thing thank you, now tell me again what's been happening with that old bitch Annie?"

I told him Mason's story and Annies attempt to blackmail me I didn't tell him about all the money my father gave her, I just said I shut her up for good.

"You know Pete and I would have convinced her?"

"You and Pete have done enough for me, having a go at Matt was a God send, he's in jail now."

"I know, we keep our eyes out Nicky, we both still love you." He smiled.

"Tom, March doesn't know about anything we have done, can we just keep it between ourselves?"

"Sure Nicky, it is nobody's business anyway, thank god he disappeared eventually."

When they started school at the same time as me they both ruled the class and any funny business was dealt with by them. A couple of little rough nuts but I got to say they saved me more than once from the older bullies. By the time I left school, they were heavily into dealing with stolen goods, house robberies, and stealing cars. And any would-be movie stars that needed roughing up a bit. They had been lucky and were never suspected or arrested by the cops.

We talked about Matt and Annie then I took him across the road to see Mum again, she knew the brothers from the many sleepovers we had at our house.

"Tommy!" She almost screamed, then she hugged him for ages, he blushed because her boobs were almost in his face.

"Mrs Wilson it is so good to see all of you again." He patted her back and winked at me.

"Go sit down do you want coffee, a sandwich, or a pie are you hungry?"

"A pie if I may Mrs. Wilson." Butter wouldn't melt in his mouth he's so mum friendly. She did that while I sat down. May had Mason out the back so I guess he will have to wait to meet them, Rita was hovering and I introduced them, she sat with her coffee and started asking all the relevant questions.

"Yes I am staying at the hotel, I didn't want to disturb the happy couple on their honeymoon." He laughed.

"I believe the hot tub is full of all sorts of bugs, so if you do get an invite I would sit on the edge and disinfect thoroughly afterward." They both laughed so much mum put a stop to it.

"You are staying with us Tom, we can pick your things up on the way home, have you a car?"

"Yes Mrs, Wilson, but I would much rather stay at the hotel that way no one is put out."

"We have a big home Tom and a hot tub, you stay with us." It was a command, not a question.

He looked at me and I smiled, he did get along with Mum and dad years ago, maybe it's time to let some old friends back into my life.

"He could always stay with me, Mary."

"He's staying with us Rose, he is our friend."

"Have it your way then, but I have a room."

"But no hot tub." Tom giggled.

Rose cracked up laughing, fancy that, mum and Rose both fighting over this amazing beautiful blonde blued eyed friend of mine.

Tom told me later that he had always fancied my dad and it would be awesome to be in a hot tub with him almost naked.

"Leave my dad alone."

"Well if he does want to dabble, I'm his man." He laughed.

I didn't think dad dabbled but anything is possible, he's so gay-friendly.

March's truck pulled in just as Mason was bought out. May was introduced as my sister-in-law, and Mason was taken immediately, he liked Toms's blue eyes and his hair so he didn't grizzle until March came over, then he grizzled.

More introductions and dad hugged him.

"Tom it's been too long."

"Yes it has Mr, Wilson." He winked at me Rose saw it and she started giggling again. That woman has a wicked sense of humor, it was good to see. March was quiet, but he did grab a pie for himself and me. He kept nudging my leg with his and I knew he wanted to talk privately. My hand moved to his crotch and yes he was hard as a rock, now is it me or Tom that is doing it for him today?

Tom was being nice to everyone and by the time March said we had to go for a swim they all knew what he was doing here and some of his life story.

"It would be good to see Pete again, I hope he's looking after himself over there.' Mum said.

"He is Mrs. Wilson, he's having a ball."

"Whose Pete?" Rose asked.

"My brother Rose, we were all schoolmates."

"Not workmates?" March has busted me.

"No first day at school I spotted this skinny guy and said to Pete we were going to be his best friends," Tom told them.

I whispered to March that my comment on that club photo was a typo error and I didn't want everyone to know my business at that time, and I had been annoyed at the photos that were posted. He smiled at me and I know he has questions.

It was getting late and mum talked him into going with her to gather up his things, she invited us for dinner."

"What are we having?" May asked.

"Spaghetti May, are you coming?"

"Not tonight Mary date night with my man, but thank you." I guess May didn't like spaghetti.

I watched them get into mum's car then March placed Mason in his basket and started across the road.

"Coming Nicky?"

"I'll follow you."

"So you don't like spaghetti?"

"Not my favorite food Nicky but don't tell mum."

I followed March home, it was too late to go swimming but we did tub it for an hour or so. Mason was tired and slept in his crib by the tub, I dropped my clothes and got in with him. He pulled me in and whispered in my ear.

"You can tell me now."

"There is nothing much to tell March, Tom is a good friend of mine. As he said we went through school together with Pete who was a year older than us. I got in touch with them when I was selling the house and they talked me into going out with them to the club. Remember back then March we weren't together, but I had it so bad for you."

"Me too."

"I felt your boner I think you have it bad for him also."

"Not for him Nicky, I had wondered if you had slept with him and the boner mysteriously arrived."

"He is cute isn't he?"

"Not as cute as you Nicky." He started kissing my neck.

"Why thank you, husband." I had to remind him who he was.

"Did you?"

"Did I what?"

"Sleep with him?"

"No, he's a friend I don't do sex with friends."

"You had sex with me."

"Your a different kind of friend."

"Oh, I see." He didn't.

"March you are my man friend, Tom is my gay friend."

"Oh." This is hard.

"Okay, I would rather sit on your dick than his, do you get it now?"

"Show me." he grinned.

"Coming up."

We readied ourselves and moved to mum's house, it was like a party was going on. Tom was sitting on her back porch and bringing her up to date

but I could feel he wasn't telling her everything. Dad was making the spaghetti and I put the coffee on. Mason was taken by March but once again he wanted me. I hugged him and talked to him about Tom his new uncle.

Dad sat down with his meal and announced everything was ready but no one moved except March. Mum asked him about his family and he gave her a run down on each of them. She had been friendly with his mum through the sleepovers, but I don't think they ring each other all that much. I got my food and I made some up for Tom and mum. I don't think spaghetti is as interesting as a roast, March, although not disappointed, tends to lean towards the country kitchen type food.

May and Jason didn't call in but I heard March moan when he got a photo from her, she was at the Chinese restaurant with Jase.

"Didn't you say you were working with a cleaning company in the city Tom?"

"Yes Nick, two years and one nasty customer later and I left."

"So any plans?"

"Not really Nick, just bumming around for a while then I will have to get back into it."

I didn't want to tell him about Rose's cleaning business, and I didn't know why until he pulled his tank top back and started scratching his nipple. I was jealous, I was on high alert that my husband sees more in him than he is saying.

Later on, after we washed up March started knocking my leg again, I think the carbs have got to him and he wants to leave.

"Well folks, a baby to put to bed and husband to satisfy, we will see you tomorrow." I got up and took Mase from mum. March took him from me and we said our goodnights and thank yous.

Tom said he was going to tour the area in the morning and he will see us at lunchtime. By the time we bathed bubs and played with him March was yawning. I turned the TV off and locked up then I took him to bed where we listened to a few da da's and settled in ourselves.

He was out in the garage in the morning, Mason was crawling around the floor, I heard the old truck rev a bit then it went quiet.

"I had better take it for a run Nicky."

"It's been a while baby, maybe twice around the block."

"More than that baby, it needs a long run, maybe I will take it to the next farm job I get."

"Good idea, I can come riding with you."

"No baby restraints. It's not worth installing them, I think I will just put it up on blocks and store it permanently." I felt sorry for the old truck, I kind of liked it earlier on. But the safety features on his new one are so much better for him and bubs. It's funny how one little person can change your life, and make you feel old and grown up.

We didn't have sex last night and this morning it looks like it's all but forgotten in this house, but I will encourage him to come swimming with me sometime today, that nipple scratch was playing in my head again.

"Maybe we can show Tom the river March." He gave me such a look I felt guilty for even saying it.

"You can get those kinds of ideas out of your head Mr. Stephenson. That place is for us only."

"I agree, sorry I thought he may like to see it."

"No, you thought I would jump at the chance of probably seeing him swimming naked. And don't think for one minute I didn't see him coming on to you last night either."

"What?"

"That seductive nipple play he was doing for you."

"He wasn't doing anything for me."

"He was, I know how much you like a little nipple play Nicky, and I will tell him to stop it."

"I don't think so March, we are friends but he wasn't coming on to me, it was all for you, or dad."

He laughed and said.

"I will let it go this time but any more hanky panky between you both, I will put a stop to it."

"Sorry." What could I say he doesn't believe me anyway.

"So you should be, now drop them."

"Drop what?"

"Your shorts, I need to remind you once again who is in charge here."

I take back what I said, I had forgotten about March's beautiful simple life once again.

Ron was on the job when we got to work, I offered him coffee and an egg and bacon roll while he hooked the water up to the new room. It didn't go unnoticed he had a pair of stretch football shorts on and a tank top, it suited him very much, and maybe I might get to see a bit of trade crack today. I went to get his breakfast while Mason crawled around the floor, he was sitting by the big window when I left, and when I got back he was helping his daddy and Ron power up the room. All it needed was plugging in, then he will finish the showers and toilets. I heard May's voice, she and Jason called by, she took much delight in telling March about her dinner, he said we were having it tonight.

"Idiot," May grumbled.

Jason looked it over again and he did say several times it was perfect, March was showing Mason how to put shelving up I suppose dads slaving away in the workshop.

"No work today March?"

"No Nicky, dads still working on that engine he's rebuilding but as of tomorrow we will have a full house for a couple of weeks."

"What's coming in?"

"Four Falcons, engine rebuilds."

"Are they fiddly March?" Ron asked.

"Yes very, but I am the expert and I know some things." He puffed his amazing chest out. I immediately thought about the shed but my stomach sank because there is a crowd in here today.

"Morning tea time, come on Nicky, Ron." He put his screwdriver down and tried to grab Mason off May.

"No March, I'm coming." She protested.

"I'm his father."

"But I am his aunt." She shook her curls and marched out with bubs in her arms.

I thanked mum for last night and she sat with us and had her morning tea, March tried to take Mason again but mum was too quick.

"How did you end up?"

"It was a late night Nicky, Tom sure does talk a lot and I think he exhausted himself, he was still asleep when we left."

I went to get some rolls and coffee while March, Ron, and mum talked, I can see I am not needed, and I was wondering why Tom was really here for, it's not just to see the area.

Everyone was in good spirits but there was work to be done and while everyone was over at the cafe my hand was taken, and I was marched across the road, May was happy because he forgot to grab bubs. He walked me through the workshop straight out to the shed. His overalls were dropped and he grabbed my head and pressed it against his chest.

"Start licking."

I couldn't stop laughing but I did thoroughly enjoy myself.

"Now you can stop it and turn around."

"Someone might see us March."

"Bend over, don't be such a baby" I giggled again.

Well I got the stuffing I deserved and March's eyes glassed over, he told me he loved me and I kissed him forever.

Dad was back by the time we finished, and Ron was hard at work again.

"Now March, engine."

"Coming up dad." He laughed and I went to find my midget.

He was sitting with May, Rose had turned up and Jason will be here soon. He has a lot of stock to bring over and he wants to go and talk to Brenda about the new business, she will see him right. Something I hadn't done for a few days was to look at the community page and yes there is a stranger in town. The ladies now have the hots for Tom, what a cute man he was, all the wishful thinkers were at it again. I had to laugh because they will luck out once more.

Around lunchtime dad, Ron, and March downed tools and we all went to get something to eat. Mason was eventually handed over by May who was going to the council chambers with Jason. Mum was busy making her lunch orders so I helped myself to a pre-made salad roll. March was hovering around the pie warmer, dad got soup and rolls and Ron followed suit.

Rose was serving some kids with some sweets and everyone seemed to be in good spirits.

"How is business Ron, are you still working at the new housing estate?"

"Yes Nicky, there is plenty of work going on there, I am taking a day off at long last."

"And your working?" I smiled.

"I don't see it as work Nick, it's hanging with my mate March day today."

"Fair enough, maybe he will take you swimming."

"Don't start again Nicky you have been warned twice today."

"Sorry March."

"That's better." Ron was laughing, he knows what we were talking about. Just the mention of the river always implies sex.

Tom pulled up and got out of his car, I heard March breathe out because he had the tightest shorts on and everything was showing. This is not a good sign. He said hello to everyone, bubs was having a good talk to his dad, and again was slapping his face, just to get his attention.

"Da da da."

A big neck fart later and many giggles saw my son play a game that he and his dad played all the time.

"Did you see much of the surrounding area Tom?"

"Yes Nicky, I even snuck into your river to have a look. It's beautiful there and no March I didn't swim in it." He smiled.

"What would you like for lunch Tom?" Rose asked when she came out.

"Just a pie thank you Mrs. Rose."

She giggled and went to find him a good one.

"You have everything here Nicky, this is a great little town." He smiled.

"It sure is, have you been running?"

"Yes I found a football oval and did a few laps it was liberating, I have been neglecting my running lately."

"Well there are plenty of tracks around here, I run to work most days."

"So I heard, your mum was telling me last night."

"I do weights."

"I can see that March, it's doing awesome things to your body, Nicky must love it."

"Not as much as I love his." He looked sideways at me.

"He has always looked after himself, he can outrun me and Pete. Did he tell you he was on the school team?" That's it Tom, tell the world.

"No, we haven't got around to that yet."

"He was, and won plenty of races too." I blushed because I didn't find the need to tell March any of that, but he was right I was pretty good at running, at school.

"So, plans for this afternoon, any?" I changed the subject.

"None, I thought I might go have a hot tub." It was dads turn to give him a suspicious look.

"No doing any gay things in my tub Tom."

"I won't Mr. Wilson, promise." He giggled.

"That engine March, how long will it take us?" I think dads becoming a little precious about his hot tub.

"About an hour's job dad, the wiring can be done in the morning."

"Good." He nodded his head.

Rose sat with her coffee and started asking Tom about his cleaning job, if she offers him work I am going to scream, he rattled off what he had been doing and she watched and listened, another one for the Tom admiration society, I think. Bubs was tired so I took him off March and cuddled him, he likes me to do that. His eyes got heavy when I put his bottle into his gob I left them all to it and took him across the road.

The gym was busy today and as I tucked my son in I heard the door open behind me. Tom and March came in and he headed for the weights and Tom to the running machine. I sat and watched March which was his intention all along, why would I watch Tom when there's prime beef right there in front of me?

"That's better." He wiped his face and went to help dad. There's something very sexy about a mechanic in overalls lifting weights, that trickle of sweat running down his chest would be very tasty right about now. I didn't disturb Tom and he kept it up for the next half hour while I played a game. He grabbed water and flicked some coin into the tin then he pulled up a chair.

"So has me being around sexed up your love life?"

"You wouldn't believe it if I told you."

"Good, always happy to give you a boost Nicky."

"So are you thinking about moving here?"

"No my friend, that would have me nudging into your territory."

"I don't mind, it would be good to have you around again."

"Don't lie to me Nicky, you have plenty of friends here, I am not here to disturb your peace, but I am here to talk to you."

"Oh, what about?"

"I can't say anything in front of your olds, but Pete isn't in India he's in jail."

"No!"

"Got caught rebirthing some cars so he got six months, first offense."

"Silly boy, so is that what you had to tell me, or is there something more sinister?"

"He's in Matt's area." He smiled. I blanched and sat back, and my hands started shaking.

"Don't you worry about a thing Nicky, he didn't recognize Pete as being the one that warned him to stay away from you. He's also not having a good time because the other guys are pissed he had it all, then he shot it up his arm. They don't like hearing his star-studded stories, he's very ignorant Nick. Pete thinks they are more pissed off because they can't get to his butt. Pete is protecting him a bit because he feels sorry for him." He stuck his fingers in his mouth and gagged.

"So how is Matt doing?"

"Okay for now, but when Pete leaves anything could happen."

I sat back again and thought what goes around comes around, and Matt is in no position to try out his well-rehearsed bitchiness in there.

"But don't think for one minute he's protecting him because of his good heart Nicky. The guy has still got money stashed away so he told Pete, and we want to know where it is." He grinned.

"Please Tom leave it alone, I couldn't stand it if March is lumbered with any more drama coming from me or my friends."

"He won't be, this is our mission and a small present for you, he told Pete the cash is hidden in his mum's house, but hasn't said where. I think I will call in on her while she's at work one day."

"He will think she's taken it." That just dawned on me and I smiled.

He started laughing, March poked his head in the window.

"Now you get it." Tom laughed.

"That's so funny, they will be fighting forever now"

"Of course, and it's our present to you and March, but we have to find out where it is first, Petes still working on it." He laughed again then his phone went off.

"My Meet Me app is pinging all the time Nicky, there must be plenty of trade in the area." He's changing the subject.

"Not as far as I know Tom, only the two so far."

"And who are they?"

"Two spunks that live on the big farm just out of town, they are a couple."

"Umm." He smiled.

"Jimmy's mum and dad bought March's old farm a few years back, then he and May moved into town."

"Sounds interesting, and March is your first contact here?"

"Yes, but he didn't know he was gay until I put my running shorts on." I giggled.

"Knowing you he would have plenty of encouragement from your groin area."

"He used to wear his old overalls they had rips in all the right places which drove me absolutely nuts. He has no idea how sexy he is Tom, it doesn't matter how many times I tell him he always says I'm sexier."

"He has good taste, and so do you, he's an absolute hunk." He grinned then placed his hand on my knee.

"Nicky I'm not here to upset your life or your marriage, I doubt whether March would cheat on you anyway, not by the way I see him staring at you. I am here because I needed to make you feel a little better. And to give you the good news."

March poked his head in the door again, he deemed me okay and went back to work.

"Tell me do you still have contacts?"

"What do you need?"

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