#branthecking

BRENT- “Brant, I understand you want to do this yourself and save money and I am proud of what you have already done, but plumbing is a whole different ballgame than painting and laying tile. Please, let me call Dustin?  Maybe he can give you some ideas and you can still do it yourself.  You may not like his work, but he is a licensed plumber.

BRANT- “(Looking defeated) Maybe you are right… go ahead call your brother.”

Early the next morning, Dustin Broke, Brent’s older brother shows up with his helper, Sam Miracle. Dustin looks like your typical plumber in his overalls and ball cap. Sam on the other hand….well he certainly doesn’t look like a plumber.

DUSTIN- “Glad you called us, Brant.  Brent said you were having some issues with that old tub’s plumbing?  Oh this is Sam by the way, he is my assistant. He is good at everything.

BRANT- “Thanks for coming, Dustin, and yes, every time I try something, something else breaks. I can’t find the leak and then the other day I actually broke a pipe.  Now we had to turn off the water….

DUSTIN- “Say no more. I will get Sam right on it.”

BRANT- “You sure, I mean he doesn’t look like a plumber, he looks more like a Simmendale dancer.”

BRENT- “Brant!  Seriously??”

For the past seven days, Sam (without his shirt) has been working non-stop in the Heckings main bathroom. Brant of course has been right there with him, assisting and also learning from, who he now refers to the “Miracle Man” (also without his shirt on). Brent, is ready for this “miracle man” to go, as he thinks he is way too friendly with his husband.  As he comes up to take the last inspection of the bathroom...

SAM- “Brant, it has been my pleasure to work with you this past week. I think we have a connection. You are a fast learner, maybe you could join Dustin’s remodeling company and we could work together every day.....

BRENT- “My Husband already has a job, thank you. Are you finished here, Mr. Miracle?”

BRANT- “Seems my husband is a little jealous of you Sam, don’t mind him, but maybe I could work on the weekends with you and Dustin. I really enjoy doing this.”

BRENT- “Brant! I think you have enough to do around here on the weekends, remember we are opening a bed and breakfast? And could you go put on your shirt, please?”

BRENT- “You are done here, Mr. Miracle. Thank you for your services, and I have already wrote my brother a check, so you can pack your gear and head out. And just for the record, my husband is very happy, so I think it would be best that you forget him...

SAM- “Oh, Mr. Hecking, it’s not like that at all. I just----

BRENT- “Goodbye Mr. Miracle.”

BRENT- “So, Sam this is what we want up here.  We want all new plumbing, a new tub, a new toilet, the sink refinished. New tile on the floor as well as the walls tiled.  Oh, and if there is room can we add a shower..?

BRANT- “Whoa, Brent wait a minute we just wanted some help with the plumbing….

BRENT- “I think you need a break Brant, Let’s let Dustin and Sam do this job, okay?  So can you do it?”

DUSTIN- “Oh he can do it alright, there is a reason his name is Sam Miracle, he is a Miracle Maker!!

BRENT- “What was that, Brant??”

BRANT- “What was what?”

BRENT- “You know exactly what was what...that wink you gave him. I saw it, Brant. For seven days you have been locked up here in this bathroom with him from daylight to dark, half dressed, flaunting your abs, and enticing him!  Are you serious? Are you interested in him, Brant?? 

BRANT- “Brent... honey, sweetheart, calm down. Granted, Sam is a fine looking young man, but I only have eyes for you.  You know that. There is no reason for you to be jealous.  I was just being nice. Sam really taught me quite a bit this week.”

BRENT- “Yeah, I bet he did. I hope he taught you enough to finish this house, because he is NOT coming back here.

BRANT- “Brent, this is not like you.  You know I am just a friendly guy, I know that Sam was flirting, but I am not interested in him like that. He is just a kid. He helped us, and look at this bathroom, it is exactly what you wanted. Jealousy is not becoming on you, love.”

BRENT- “I know... I am sorry. He was just a little too much, and I think he confused your friendliness with interest.”

BRANT- “Regardless of what he thought, or if he was flirting, I would never act out on anything like that, Brent. I am committed to you, ONLY you. Don’t you trust me?”

BRENT- “I trust you, it was him I didn’t trust.”

Ah... Heck the Boys ~ in Brindleton Bay

Brant and Brent Hecking are just so adorable, you can’t help but love them, and their little dog Rosie too. They just bought an old run down house outside of town on the island in the bay and are going to turn it into a Bed & Breakfast.

Brant is the oldest by about three years, and just turned 30. He loves to take care of his body and the yard. Brant was raised in San Myshuno and has little to do with his family as they have not fully come to terms with his orientation. A real do it yourself kind of guy. He had just got out of a bad relationship when he met Brent his last year at the Art Institute in San Myshuno. He really wasn’t ready for another relationship, but Brent wouldn’t take no for an answer when he asked him out.

About 20 minutes later….

BRANT- “BRENT!!!  I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP IT DIDN’T WORK!  CAN YOU COME UP HERE, PLEASE!

Brent comes up, and they get the leak stopped, Rosie tries to help by drinking the water from the floor. Brent gets out the sponge mop to clean the water…

BRANT- “I really thought that that pipe was the problem.  Now I have a broken pipe on top of everything else...I am at a loss.  Maybe I should just take the tub completely out and install a shower.  Who takes baths anyway?”

BRENT- “Brant...listen.  We need a tub.  I mean how else are we going to bathe Rosie, she hates the shower. Just let me call my brother.

A Whole New World ~ Brindleton Bay

The Heckings  

“Asking for Help”

BRANT - “Brent, did you not hear me yelling for you?”

Brent sit’s there engrossed in his book, apparently not hearing his husband…

BRANT- “BRENT!  Hello are you here? I think you are I mean I see you sitting not less than three feet away from me.  I need your help.”

BRENT- “Oh, sorry baby, this book is just so good, so what did you need?”

BRANT- “The main bathroom, upstairs it’s a mess, I need your help.  Do you think you can help me for just a minute?”

BRENT - “Sure, anything you need.

Brant reaches in and Brent thinks he is going to kiss him, but instead, Brant licks the side of his face…

BRENT- “Uh...what was that?

BRANT- “What was what?”

BRENT- “You just licked my face Brant.”

BRANT- “I’m not sure, really, but I think maybe you may need to change your cologne, it tastes really bad…and you may want to make a doctor appointment.”

BRENT- “What the hell are you talking about.  I think maybe you need to take a break from all this work around here, Brant. You are trying to do too much, getting very little sleep.”

BRANT- “I got this babe, it’s just a little leak in the bathtub...but seriously I was reading an article about why dogs lick you.  It’s not just a sign of affection, but they can tell things about you by licking you.  Your stress level at the time, if you are running a temp, and even if you are coming down with something.”

BRANT- “Your brother is a nice guy, Brent, but I have seen some of his work...it’s not really good.  Plus I want to do this myself, it will save us some money.”

BRENT- “Mother said he has another guy helping him, that does really good work.  He put in new kitchen cabinets for her, and they are great, and still hanging.”

BRANT- “Well good for him, maybe he can keep some clients.  But seriously I got this. I know I haven’t been around with you much, as I want to get this done so we can open before the vacation season. But I promise as soon as this bathroom is finished, I will take a break.

BRENT- “So what is it you need me to help you with now?”