Brian does not forget his promise to himself after the first dinner with Mark’s mother and sisters. Well, the girls, no, now definitely women at forty, deserve to meet men who will cherish and care for them. Their youth and young adulthood were totally ruined by the tyrant father they had.It is bad enough what Mark has endured from him, but to see his sisters and Mark’s mother so repressed just chills Brian’s soul. Well, perhaps repressed is not the correct term for all of them, but held back from genuine relationships, for sure.Brian sets himself on his campaign to change things. He keeps it to himself but is very inquisitive at the Wednesday dinners about the sisters’ interests and such. Brian is a very astute observer of others and incredibly good at gaining insight about them. It has helped him in his job and is helping him now.So over the next few months, beginning at the start of October, Brian spends time on this special project while other things are going on.Brian also learns that Mark’s mother is especially upset that Mark no longer accompanies her to church on Sunday, which he soon changes. Their pew is now filled not only with Jessica, Jennifer, and Patti but also Mark and Brian beside a beaming Patti each Sunday.Mark isn’t thrilled with this getting up on Sunday but gives in to Brian’s pressure. Again, Mark is not sure why Brian is doing this. He squirms a bit, and his mother applies the same finger snap to Mark’s head as when he was young. Brian smirks, seeing this. A bit later, Brian does it to Mark when he again starts to be distracted during the service.Mark glares at Brian, who only smiles at him and whispers, “Now I know how to keep you in line, young Bostancı Escort man.” Mark tries to look mad, but the thought that Brian is looking over him is so nice. He leans back and begins to enjoy the service and the message being given.Surprisingly, it is a message of inclusiveness and acceptance. Mark reaches his hand to hold Brian’s, low in the seat, realizing the world is not all against them. There are those who understand and are expressing words that all are enfolding them in God’s arms.From that moment, it is easy for Mark, and Brian, to join Patti, Jennifer, and Jessica on Sunday mornings, followed by brunch at a nearby restaurant, a tradition Brian has started.Brian notices early on that one of the ushers, around Patti’s age, always makes a point of saying hello to her each Sunday and asking how her week has been.About the third Sunday, Brian asks Patti about who the usher is. She replies, “That is George. His wife died about ten years ago. He is very active here since he retired. And is always so kind. When their father died,” Patti never used her late husband’s name, “George sent a beautiful plant which is still growing.”Brian stores this information away for future use.oOoThere is a man, just as shy as Jessica, who works in Brian’s bank’s mortgage department. He would be perfect for Jessica, who works for a realtor. Brian starts to talk more and more with the man, Roger, in passing. Not too much for Roger to think Brian is coming on to him. Though few at the bank think or know, that Brian is gay.After a couple of chats, Brian takes the plunge. He asks Roger, “I was wondering, would you be interested in meeting a friend Bostancı Escort Bayan of mine? I just think that she and you have so much in common, you might hit it off. No pressure, but I just think the two of you might enjoy each other.”Roger blushes deeply, “Oh, I…”Before Roger gets too scared off, Brian breaks in, “We could go out all together for dinner. Me paying. Her brother, who is my partner, me, you, and Jessica. If you would like to?”Now Roger blushes again, realizing Brian is gay, but not coming on to him, but offering him his partner’s sister. A bit strange, but then again, nice. He replies, “I think I would like that. But could you, beforehand, perhaps tell me more about her? So I am prepared a bit to meet her? To be truthful, I haven’t had that much experience.”Brian smiles at him in such a caring way, Roger feels safe and secure. This might be a really good thing. Over the next week, the two have lunch together most days, and Brian tells Roger as much as he knows about Jessica and pumps up Roger’s self-confidence.It is set for Friday night. Yes, Mark will have to miss a game night, but when he knows why he will comply. And he does. Wednesday at dinner, Brian presents the invitation to Jessica, who is surprised and overjoyed.Friday night arrives, and after picking up Jessica, Brian and Mark drive to a very nice Italian restaurant about ten kilometers away. As they walk to the entrance, Roger joins them, and introductions are made in the parking lot.Roger is a bit short at five feet seven inches, compared to Jessica’s five-ten. But he is very attractive with shining eyes and a twinkling smile when amused or enlightened, Escort Bostancı as he is with meeting Jessica.At their table, Roger stammers some in conversation, as does Jessica. They are both a bit tongue-tied. But as the meal continues, and a couple of glasses of wine, a glow builds between the two. The conversation is now just between the two of them.Mark tries to butt in a couple of times, but Brian puts his hand on Mark’s arm or leg to tell him to back off. Jessica and Roger are meshing. They are finding the perfect zones they have in common. First, working in the same area, moving to books and movies they like, and even philosophical beliefs and more.Brian encourages Mark to lean back and watch a budding romance from the start. Mark catches on to what Brian has done tonight, At first, he is a bit peeved for not being told, but then realizes how sweet it is. And Jessica does seem so happy. Roger is interested, and more so, a nice man for his sister.Mark hopes this works out to something. He looks at the couple, and then at Brian, and smiles. Yes, Brian does deserve a special reward tonight for sure.When they leave the restaurant, Roger offers to drive Jessica home. He seems sober enough, and Brian urges him to do so. On their drive home, Brian assures Mark that Jessica is in good hands, and perhaps tonight will be fantastic for both her and Roger.Mark is a little taken back at that statement, thinking about his sister in that way. But with Brian’s hand on his thigh moving up and down, and more up than down, yes, he hopes Jessica can finally enjoy such sensations also.On Sunday, their pew expands by one more. Roger is sitting next to Jessica. Patti whispers to Brian that Jessica did not get home until Saturday morning. Then she was out Saturday afternoon until dinner when Roger joined them. “He is such a nice boy and so attentive to Jessica.” When Mark hears this, first he is annoyed, but calms and is happy for his sister by the time they all have brunch together.