Cowboy George...Afterwards

By Pepper

(peppe1951@yahoo.com)


The team waved again at Boy George and his band members as they boarded the
plane that would eventually take them home.

"Well, that ended...good...and we made a profit to boot.  That Boy George
is a real nice guy," remarked Face as the plane taxi off the runway.

"Yeah, and he said that he would hold backstage passes for us the next time
he's in LA.  Providing we are in town," Murdock said excitedly.

"Guys...let's go before the real law comes into town and arrest us," ordered
Hannibal.  That comment got the others into moving.  The van had already
been packed before leaving the hotel to see Boy George and company off, and
all they had to do now was leave.

As the team filed past him getting into the van Hannibal's eye fell on their
youngest member and he thought to himself, "you deserve a reminder on why
you should always read the fine print of any contract."

Face in his haste to make a killing had overlooked a clause that allowed the
booking agent to exchange acts.  A move that almost got them killed but had
also nearly lost them all of the savings.  Good thing Boy George had
understood and let them off easy.  The more he thought about it the more
Hannibal decided that Face would once again be taught the error of his ways
to the seat of his britches.

Once they had all been seated BA turned to Hannibal and had asked, "Where to
Hannibal?"

Hannibal quickly, "I think we will take a few days off, so why don't you
just drive off in this direction," pointing northwest, "and we will see what
comes our way."

Hannibal turned around so he could face both Face and Murdock in the
backseat.  "What about it guys?  How about taking a breather at a remote
cabin, just us and the fish for a few days."  All the while Hannibal was
also thinking, "And time enough to paddle a certain lieutenant and for him
to recover."

They readily agreed except for BA who said, "I will only agree if we stop
and fill up on groceries.  I don't want to have to depend on Face for my
dinner.  Remember Crystal Lake, Face?"

Face frowned, he remembered Crystal Lake all too well.  It was where
Hannibal had first threatened him with a paddling if he disobeyed him ever
again.  He wanted to put distance between that remark and Hannibal.  He
might be tempted to paddle him again over the recent near fiasco with the
team's money.

He closed his eyes as the van moved off.  While Face slept, Hannibal
reviewed his earlier decision to paddle Face.  "He knew that this incident
was different from the other occasions in that Face didn't disobey his
orders.  This one was his poor judgment with their money and using it to
hire an entertainment.  He hadn't read the fine print of the contract and
had ended up with Boy George and his huge salary to perform.  Everything
ended all right but it took some fast-talking on Face's part to get George
to perform for near nothing.  No he thought, Face had been sloppy with their
money and for that he must be punished.  Even though Face hated to be
paddled it really did work the best on him."

As Hannibal reflected BA drove on, always in a northwestern direction.  They
crossed over from Texas into New Mexico as eventually to a stop for gasoline
and food for the team.  BA pulled into a Quaint General Store that also
offered gasoline.  He stopped beside one of the pumps as

Murdock realized that the van had come to a stop and endeavored to wake
Face.

"Wakey, wakey.  It's time to wake up Faceman."

"W-what...are - are we there yet?"  He was talking about the cabin spot.
Hannibal turned and said, "No.  BA has stopped for gas, and I'm going to see
if I can get some food in that nice general store," as he left the van.

"FOOOOOOOD!!" Screamed Murdock and he squeezed past Face and jumped from the
van.  His shout and speedy exit of the van was all that was needed to wake
Face completely and he followed soon afterwards.

As they entered the store they found that it did indeed contain food like
sodas and chips but also had a small restaurant in back.  They all wandered
towards the restaurant part of the store as it was around noon and they were
quite hungry.  Face woke up when the waitress came by to give them their
menus and bring them water.  As she walked away Face looked dreamily after
her and said, "She's gorgeous," and the others groaned.  They knew that tone
of voice...he was smitten...again.  They would have to watch him to make
sure he didn't unintentionally have the law after them.  Crystal Lake was
still too fresh in their minds.

She came back a few minutes later to take their orders.  "Hi, my name is
Amelia and I'll take your orders now."

They all said they would have the hamburgers except for Face who was staring
dreamily at her.  As she waited for him to say what he wanted Hannibal spoke
up, "He'll have what we are having.  Oh, by the way, our friend will join us
soon.  Bring him two hamburgers and two glasses of milk.  Thanks."  She gave
them a sweet smile and wrote it all down before moving away.

Hannibal turned to Face and said, "Lieutenant," and when he didn't get an
acknowledgement went on to say, "FACE," in a louder voice.

Startled Face turned to his commander, "What!  Did you say something
Hannibal?"  He was clearly confused; he hadn't heard anything beyond hearing
Amelia introduce herself.

"Face, look kid, I know you have a fascination for beautiful women, but you
need to be on your toes unless you want another Crystal Lake to occur and
this time the threat will be applied to the seat of your pants immediately.
Do I make myself clear?"

Face nodded as he could feel the blush of embarrassment consume his face.
Soon BA joined them and asked, "What's wrong with little brother?"

Before Hannibal could answer Amelia appeared with the food and BA said,
"Never mind...I see what the problem is," and he turned to Face and said, "I
don't want a repeat of Crystal Lake...okay?"

Face nodded keeping his eyes on his plate.  He didn't speak again until
after Amelia had moved out of hearing range.  "Will, you all stop that.
I've learned my lesson about that and I don't appreciate being threatened."

"But Face...the threats work...and about you learning your lesson, well we
will have to see.  Now I'm going to start my meal, these burgers look
delicious," Hannibal said as he took a large bite out of his burger.  Soon
all that could be heard was the sounds of everyone enjoying their meal.

By the time the meal was over the tension that was at the table earlier was
gone and they were all laughing at Murdock's antics.  Hannibal went off to
pay for the gas and their meal as the others wandered around picking up
snacks for the remainder of the journey.  Everybody but Face, that is.  He
decided to use his time talking with Amelia, and did such a good job of it
that he easily lost track of time until Murdock was pulling at his arm
saying, "Facey, it's time to go.  We are all waiting for you in the van."

"In a minute, Murdock.  I'll just be a few minutes longer," and turned
around to continue his talk.  The next time he felt someone pulling as his
arm he said without turning away, "Leave me along, Murdock."

The pulling continued until he turned and saw it was Hannibal trying to
hurry him along, and an angry Hannibal at that.  "Face, I thought you were
told to come to the van about 15 minutes ago and I see that you are
'disobeying' me once again and you know what that can lead to."

Face turned red as a beet as he caught the implication and said,
"Hannibal...I'm going," and turned to say goodbye to Amelia.  As he turned
to leave Hannibal gave his backside a swat to speed him along.

Face hurried away, furious at Hannibal for his words and actions.  Hannibal
stayed to explain himself to the girl before following.  When he climbed in
the van an angry silence permeated the van.  BA pulled away as they all
waited for the explosion to come.  It didn't come until further down the
road.

BA was driving along the road to Colorado Springs, Colorado when Face
finally exploded.  He had been sitting there as his anger grew until he
could stand it no long and he shouted, "HANNIBAL!   HOW DARE YOU TREAT ME
LIKE A CHILD."  Hannibal tried to ignore his outburst, just waiting for him
to tire himself out, unfortunately for them all Face chose a more direct
manner to get Hannibal's attention...he stood up and moved towards the front
of the van.  When he did that his movement distracted BA enough that he
nearly lost control of the vehicle.

"FACE...SIT DOWN, "roared Hannibal, as he reached to help BA with the wheel.
Face turned pale as he realized what he had caused and he stuttered, "I-I'm
sor-ry," and couldn't move.  Murdock, seeing how his friend was reacting,
grabbed him by the back of his jeans and pulled him back.  Face landed in
his lap where Murdock held on tightly.

It took a few tense minutes as BA and Hannibal fought for control before BA
won.  He pulled off to the side of the road to catch his breath, and then he
turned around and said, "Faceman, your ass is mine," and started to turn
around and grab him when Hannibal laid his hand on his arm and shook his
head when BA turned to look.  BA read Hannibal correctly and sat back down
assured that soon Face would be sporting a very red and very sore bottom.

Hannibal took a deep breath and turned to Face, who had regained his seat as
soon as the van had stopped.  "Face, I want you to sit in that seat and
don't open your mouth until I say otherwise.  I'm too angry at the moment.
I don't want to do or talk to you until I have cooled down to do so
efficiently.  Do you understand?"

Face nodded and slid down in his seat.  He turned away, facing the sliding
door and didn't turn back for some time.  After a while he leaned back and
closed his eyes and went to sleep.

BA continued to drive and stopped only for gas as he continued to drive
looking for the perfect vacation spot.  After 8 hours Hannibal took over.
He wanted to find the perfect place so he could take care of Face's
discipline as soon as possible.  It was as he was entering Colorado Springs,
Colorado that a sign caught his eye.  It read, "Tired of the hustle and
bustle of the city?  Come to the Old Stage Ranch.  We cabins that will meet
your needs.  Our cabins are all on private property, surrounded by the Pike
National Forest.  They sleep 4 or 6, call 555-4545 to make reservations."
Hannibal pulled over off the road and picking up the phone called to see if
one of the cabins was available.

He was only on for a short time before hanging up and continuing on.  After
traveling for another hour he turned off at a sign stating, "Old Stage
Ranch."  Before continuing further he woke BA and explaining quickly got out
of the van to go around to the back so he could work on his disguise.  By
the time he was finished he looked like an older man with whiskers.  They
drove on and soon were pulling up at the ranch.  Hannibal got out and limped
to the front door and went in.  While he was inside BA woke the rest of the
team.  About 30 minutes later Hannibal returned and got back into the van.

As soon as he entered the van he said, "Drive off BA and I tell you the
directions on where our cabin is located.  I rented the most remote one they
have.  It is located about 30 minutes away up there," pointing to the
mountains north of the ranch.  As they drove on Hannibal discussed the
cabin.  It's located in the foothills of the mountains in the midst of the
forest with a running stream behind it.  The owner assures me that it is the
most peaceful cabin he has.  It is going to get a bit bumpy from now on," as
the road changed from payment to dirt road.

Hannibal continued to say, "It has running water, electricity (there's a gas
running generator.  The gasoline is kept in the storage shack nearby), it is
furnished with blankets, sheets, etc.  There is a working kitchen and
bathroom.  There are three bedrooms.  One of the bedrooms contains twin beds
and the other two have full size beds in them.  I claim one of the single
rooms, you three can fight over the others.  As soon as we unpack, BA and I
will go for groceries while you two make the cabin livable.  Any questions?"

BA spoke up, "I'll take the other single."

Face made as to speak but the look in BA's eyes silenced him and he
muttered, "I'll guess we get to share the other room, Murdock."

"That's fine with me Facey...I wonder if there are any Bigfoot types out
here," he was heard to mutter as he waited for BA to get there.

They all groaned when they heard a reference to Bigfoot.  The last time
Murdock had been interested in hunting for BA he had kept Face up for most
of the night and then he woke him early in his attempt to attract the big
guy.  He had even set up a trap, but had only caught BA in the end.
"Murdock, I haven't paid you back from the last time...I would search for
something else this time if I were you," threatened BA.

"Sure big guy," promised Murdock as he kept his fingers crossed.

Within the hour they followed the road until it gave out...right next to a
medium sized wood cabin.  It was nestled in among some trees and the view
was gorgeous...with mountains in the background and the sound of a stream
nearby.  They stumbled out from the van each taking in a certain part of the
scenery.  "Smell that mountain air," suggested Hannibal as he followed his
own suggestion.  After a moment more he said, "We can do this after we
unload the van."

They made themselves busy for a while unloading there luggage, and chest of
weapons, for safety sake.  Once the baggage had been placed in the front
room Hannibal said, "Okay, you guys," talking to Face and Murdock, "make
this cabin a home while BA and I go for food.  Does anyone have any
suggestions for what they want?"

Murdock asked for comic books, candy, chips and Dr. Pepper, while Face asked
for cigars and some reading material and then they were gone and Face was
left with Murdock to straighten up the cabin and make it livable.  Hannibal
and BA seemed to be gone for hours but eventually they heard the vehicle as
it drove up.

Face and Murdock went out to greet them and help unload the groceries.
"What did you do Hannibal, buy out the store," asked Face?

"Nope but we wanted to get enough to last more than a few days," answered
Hannibal with a smile.  As soon as they entered the cabin, a fire burning in
the fireplace and lamps on greeted Hannibal and BA.  They moved into the
kitchen and found the refrigerator cold waiting to take the perishables that
Hannibal had bought.  It took a while but finally all of the groceries had
been put up and the team moved out into the main room.  "The bedrooms are
here," explained Murdock as he lead the way to them.  "We put your baggage
in the first room, and the room Face and I are sharing in next door with
BA's room at the back.  His room is closest to the kitchen...so no midnight
snacks, big guy."

The two single rooms held full size beds and each had a fireplace of its
own.  The fire had been set and was warming the room.  A box of wood and
other accessories were nearby.  BA's room was a mirror image of Hannibal
with it's own fireplace.  The middle room had two single beds one next to
the door and the other next to the window. "Murdock has claimed the bed next
to the window so he can look out for Bigfoot," explained Face, "but he
promises not to keep me up at night or wake me too early in the morning,
didn't you?"

Murdock nodded happily.  This room also had it's own fireplace.  The beds
had been made in each of the rooms, and everything looked so comfortable and
homey.  They retired once again to the front room.  "Well, guys, I am
impressed.  Knowing that we would be too tired to cook tonight, I bought us
dinner.  Go set the table and I'll bring it in," as his orders were being
carried out, Hannibal returned to the van and pulled out a Styrofoam box and
brought it in.  "This is to keep it warm and pulled out several containers.
He set each one down in front of one of the men before sitting down himself.
They others opened their boxes slowly to find Hannibal had bought some type
of stew with plenty of vegetables among the meat in a rich gravy.  They dug
in and soon were eating with gusto.

They were all tired after traveling the whole day to get here and agreed to
go to bed early that night.  It was Hannibal that woke first the next
morning.  He had decided last night to let the guys sleep as long as they
wanted the next morning.  He had even followed his own suggestion by
sleeping an hour extra but now he was awake and it was time for him to get
up.  He had a lot on his mind and he rather contemplate them over a hot cup
of coffee.

As soon as his feet hit the floor he noticed the chill in the room and went
over to build up the fire in the fireplace.  It didn't take long since he
had only banked the fire the night before instead of putting it out
completely.  In no time he had a roaring fire going in his room.  With the
room heating up he went ahead and got dressed.  He would take a shower after
the guys had gotten up so he wouldn't wake them.  He quietly passed the
rooms on his way to the kitchen.

In the kitchen he fixed a pot of coffee and took his cup to the outside deck
so he could also enjoy the scenery.  He remembered to wear a coat, as it was
a bit too nippy for what he had on.  Soon he was reflecting and enjoying the
scenery and coffee.  He wasn't surprised to be joined soon after by BA or
for the polite conversation on the breathtaking scenery to change to a more
serious one pertaining to Face and his upcoming punishment.

"What have you decided to do about Face, Colonel?"

"BA, I plan on having a group discussion explaining my decision on why Face
deserves at least 2 paddlings for his actions of the last few days."

"He's not going to like that."

"I know but he'll have to accept the fact that he screwed up twice and he
must be punished for his actions.  BA, he's lucky you didn't bust his butt
in front of Boy George when we found how much we originally owed Boy George
for his contract.  Now admit it, you were thinking of spanking him on the
spot."

BA nodded and said, "I would have done it too, if Boy George hadn't been
there.  It was just by luck that he wasn't sporting a red backside that
day."

"Okay, we are at least in agreement that he deserves a paddling for that and
the incident in the van yesterday where he distracted you and we nearly
wrecked."

"You're right, Hannibal," BA said regretfully, "when are you going to break
it to him?"

"I think that sometime after breakfast will do."

"Breakfast...now that is something I need now...I'm starving," and he headed
back in with Hannibal behind him.

"Now BA try and be quiet, we want the others to sleep longer if they like,"
and went to fix some scrambled eggs while BA pulled out a skillet to fry up
and pound of bacon.  It was to no one's surprise that as soon as the scents
of bacon frying left the room that first Murdock and then Face stumbled in.

Hannibal looked up and said, "I'm sorry if we woke you; we tried to be
quiet."

"It wasn't noise that woke me but the smell of the bacon," Face said with a
smile.  "When do we eat?"

"Go and set the table while I add some more eggs to the pan and soon we will
be eating.  Murdock, toast us some bread to go along with what we already
have.  Face when you are finished setting the table pour the juice and milk
for whoever wants it."

"Pour it ALL around man," barked BA.  After one look at BA's scowl Face did
as he was told, although he only gave BA the full glass of milk while he
poured only half a glass for himself and the others.  With all of them
helping it didn't take long for them to be seated and eating.  They wasted
little time talking with all of the delicious food and smells around.  It
didn't take them long to police the kitchen and leave.

"I'm going to take a shower and then we all need to have a talk about the
last few days," and turned to go to the bathroom.  Face could feel the
other's eyeing him and suddenly got a little scared on what this discussion
was all about.  He turned to BA and asked, "What's going on?"

"I think we should wait for Hannibal, Face," and left him to grab a shower
after Hannibal got out.  Eventually the meeting didn't progress until
everyone had gotten their shower and redressed...Face being the last.  As
soon as he entered the room every eye turned towards him.

"Face, have a seat.  We have a lot to discuss with you," began Hannibal as
Face hurried to do as he was asked.  "Face, I've thought about this for some
time and after your performance in the van yesterday, I can't put it off any
longer...you deserve to be punished for the last few days and I am going to
do it."

"Do what?" Asked Face and then reading Hannibal's intensions in his eyes
said, "You can't be serious...not another paddling.  NO!  You can't, I
didn't disobey you at any time."

"Well, in a way you did.  When you took over handling our money you promised
to put our interests first and to be sure not to mishandle our money in any
way.  Well, what happened with Boy George shows that you fail to read all of
the fine print.  If it hadn't been for Boy George's generosity and your
fast-talking you would have fail in your promise to look after our money.  I
see that as disobedience.  And concerning your actions in the van
yesterday...that too is disobedience on your part.  You knew not to distract
BA when he is driving and when you did it anyhow you disobeyed.  That's two
disobediences and two good reasons for paddlings."

Face looked at Hannibal with amazement...he had a hard problem following
Hannibal reasoning.  He knew deep in his heart that he deserve the promised
paddlings...he just wasn't going to admit it.  The last paddling Hannibal
had given him had hurt and he was sore for quite some time and here he was
to receive two.  No, he wasn't going to admit that he did anything wrong.
He finally found his voice and said, "NO!  I won't agree to it.  I demand a
vote.  It's my right," he cried.

According to Team rules he was in his right to ask for a vote of the
remaining members and if there was a tie vote Hannibal wouldn't be able to
carry out his promise.  He just knew that Murdock would vote in his favor.

"You know Face, I don't have to allow this.  I am the commander and my
decision is all that matters in this but if you want to see how BA and
Murdock feels about this go ahead and ask."

Face looked at BA, who growled, "Faceman, I vote for the paddlings.  You are
so lucky that I didn't bust your tail in front of Boy George for your misuse
of our money.  I would have pulled your pants and boxers down and given you
a bare bottom spanking on the spot if we had been alone."

Face turned pale and then red from embarrassment at the missed spanking and
turned to Murdock and raised an eyebrow as to ask what he thought.

Murdock thought for a minute weighing everything Face and Hannibal had said
and shocked Face by saying, "I'm sorry Facey, but I vote for the paddlings,
too.  You deserve them."

Hannibal turned to a stunned Face and said, "Let's get this over with
lieutenant.  I need you to lower your pants and boxers and bend over the
table."

Face only looked at him and BA took pity on him and led him over to the
table and started to unbuckle his pants when Face woke up and pulled away
pleading, "Noooo...I don't want another paddling.  Hannibal there has got to
be another way."

Hannibal looked at him sympathetically and shook his head, "Face, this is
the best way for you.  It has been months since your last paddling and up
until now you have been on your best behavior.  I'm sorry, kid, this type of
punishment works the best for you.  Now get into position so we can get the
first one out of the way.  I'll wait until you have completely recovered
before applying the second one.  BA, help him, please."

Face had paled once again when he heard 'completely recovered.'  He took
that to mean that the first one would be harsh and he once again tried to
pull away.  BA was there to stop him and before Face knew it he was
bottomless and bent over the table.  Hannibal approached his friend and
surrogate son, kicked his kegs further apart and applied the first lick hard
on his right buttock.

All Face heard was a 'swoosh' and then sudden pain blossomed on his right
buttock.  He groaned knowing it was only going to get worse.  He was right
as Hannibal found his rhythm and began to really tear into his lieutenant's
backside.  Face found his voice after the second lick and began to cry out
loud and pleading for mercy.  Hannibal hardened his heart to Face knowing
that it was deserved and in the end it was the best for his behavior.  Face
tried on many occasions to get up or protect his bottom with his hand.  BA
calmly captured them and put held them away from the target area.  Tears
were running down Face's face as he begged for mercy.

"Owwwwhhhh...I'm sorry, I'm sorry....owwww....owwwhhhlll...please

stop," and on it went as Hannibal continue the swats.  Face's bottom was
turning a dark red when Hannibal decided that the 30 licks he had just given
out was enough for the offense and put the paddle down.

Face continued to sob as his bottom burned, unaware that Hannibal had
stopped.  "Kid...It's over...I've stopped," cried Hannibal as he made to
pull Face into an embrace.  Face just grabbed on to Hannibal, laid his head
on his shoulder and continued to cry.  He half walked Face to the nearest
sofa and sat down pulling Face down with him.  He made sure that Face ended
up on his stomach as he continue to cry.

Murdock had a cold wet rag ready and placed it gently on his friend's abused
backside.  Face hissed as the sudden coldness enveloped his backside but
later it began to go numb and he was thankful for it.  Murdock and BA made
sure they had a fresh cold wet rag ready to replace the one on his bottom
once it warmed up.  They continued until their little brother's sobs came to
an end as he drifted off to sleep.

Seeing that Face was asleep they tiptoed from the room and Murdock asked
Hannibal, "Did you have to paddle him so hard?  This time was worse than the
last time you paddle him, Hannibal."

"I know you must think me heartless but I felt that if this paddling was
harder than the last one that it would stay with him longer.  After sitting
on that sore bottom for the next few days he will think twice before trying
that again, and maybe I can save his life," explained Hannibal.

"Hannibal, are you planning on paddling him that hard for the second
offense?" Asked BA.

Hannibal shook his head and said, "No, I thought that a bare bottom spanking
would take care of it.  After all he behaved like a small child throwing a
temper tantrum so he should be punished like one.  In fact, BA, I think you
should be the one to spank him.  You are his big brother and I think you
were aiming to do it after you got the van under control again only I
stopped you.  Well, I've decided to go ahead and allow it.  What do you
say?"

BA started to say something and then paused to think about what he was
offered and nodded, "Okay, I'll do it but not until he is completely over
this paddling you gave him."

"Agree.  I think I need to inform him of all of the things that will earn
him some type of corporal punishment.  While he is sleeping I'll try and
write them down so we will all be familiar with them.  That way if we see he
is heading for disaster maybe we can scare him back straight with the threat
of punishment."  They all nodded at that and while Hannibal went to his room
and rummage in his baggage and pulled out a notepad and pen while BA and
Murdock went to watch out for their little brother as he slept.

Face slept for some 2 - 3 hours, waking to find he had an audience of BA and
Murdock waiting for him to awake.  Face started to roll over on his back
when his sore bottom informed him that it would be a bad idea and he yelped
in pain, remembering what had occurred earlier.

"Owch," cried Face as his hands went naturally back to his bottom to try and
rub the sting out.  He staggered to his feet and saw that Hannibal was
missing and asked, "Where's Hannibal?  Is he still mad at me?"  He looked
like he was about to tear up again at the thought.

"No, Facey...that's not it.  In fact he wanted to talk to you when you woke.
I'll go and get him," Murdock said as he got up to go and get Hannibal."

"No, Murdock, I'll go to him.  I'll be okay," he said as he pulled up his
boxers and with Murdock and BA's help stepped out of his pants.  When his
loose boxers made contact with his sore bottom he knew he would never get
his pants up over them.  He was a little cold, but it was better than having
the pants rub against his sore bottom.  With Murdock and BA on either side
he made it to Hannibal's room.

"Can I come in, Hannibal?" Asked Face.

Hannibal looked up into the vulnerable face of his lieutenant and got up at
once.  "Kid, what's wrong?"

"Hannibal, are you still angry at me?"

"Oh, kid.  Come in, we have to talk," and he held Face and lead him to his
bed. As soon as Hannibal grabbed Face, BA and Murdock left the room.  "Lay
on your stomach kid, and we will talk," said Hannibal as he closed the door.

Hannibal pulled up a chair so he was looking at Face.  He noticed that the
kid was shivering and pulled up the blanket.  Making sure to be gentle as he
pulled it over his backside.

"Now to answer your question.  No, I'm not mad at you but I am disappointed
in the choices you have made with the Cowboy George incident and especially
the temper tantrum you pulled while we were driving causing BA to nearly
wreck.  Kid, you know better to move around in the van while we are on the
road," Hannibal said looking straight at Face who nodded in his agreement
with the last statement.

"Hannibal, I'm sorry about nearly causing BA to wreck," Face said sincerely.

"I know you are, but that doesn't get you out of the punishment that
accompanies it and since it was a childish act I have decided that you will
be punished like a child.   BA is going to spank you."

"Nooooooo.   Please Hannibal, I feel like a ten year-old being spanked by his
older brother instead of a parent if BA does it; can't you just forget it
this time, it's not like you haven't punished me.  That paddling can be for
both incidents," pleaded Face.

Hannibal paused to consider what his second in command had said but shook
his head and said, "No dice, kid.  I think that if the punishment is harsh
enough maybe you will think twice before doing anything like this again.
The paddling was a bit harsher than the ones before and the spanking will be
a bit more humiliating than any you've had before; and the humiliation is
part of the punishment, kid.  I guarantee that as soon as BA blisters your
backside, in the before mentioned method, you will reconsider a lot of your
actions from now on, or at least it will be some time before you do them
again," Hannibal said sternly.

"But Hannibal..." whined Face only to be interrupted by Hannibal, "No buts,
Face.  The only break you'll get is that the spanking won't take place until
you have recovered from the paddling.  Now close your eyes and get some
sleep,"

Face reluctantly did as he was told as Hannibal left the room.  As soon as
he realized he was alone Face spoke up in a whisper to himself, "Then I'm
going to make the recovery last as long as possible," and then closing his
eyes once again he went to sleep.

"Facey, wake up, it's time for lunch," cried Murdock as he shook the shoulder
of his best friend.  Face opened one eye and looked into the hungry face of
his friend.  "Okay, I'm up," wincing as he sat on the bed for a moment
before jumping to his feet.  "Ohhh, my butt still hurts, Murdock," whined
Face as he tried to rub the sting from it.  "What are we having," Face asked
as he walked toward the door.

"Fried chicken.  BA went out for some while you were asleep.  He also picked
up some baked beans and mashed potatoes with gravy.  It smells wonderful.
We had better hurry before he eats it all," said Murdock, prompting Face to
hurry.

By the time they made it to the dinner table Face found a soft pillow in one
of the chairs and took it to be his place.  He gingerly sat down saying,
"Thanks, guys. Now pass the chicken."

Soon they were all eating and carrying on as if the paddling hadn't even
occurred.  Face hadn't forgotten it; he just thought that if he didn't dwell
on it maybe the others would forget as well.

For the next few days that was Face's game plan.  He got out and interacted
with the others and didn't mention his sore bottom once, and it was working.
On the third day Face suggested they all go fishing, "It will be so relaxing
Hannibal.  We can pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it."  He painted
such a soothing picture that they instantly agreed.  Murdock and BA went in
to pack their lunch while Hannibal and Face went in search of poles and
bait.  About an hour later they met and walked down to a nearby stream.

For the rest of their vacation they didn't do anything any strenuous then
pull trout from the stream.  They lived an idyllic existence.  They slept as
long as they wanted, ate whenever or whatever they wanted, went fishing
whenever the mood hit.  It was rest and relaxation to the fullest, and most
important to Face his upcoming spanking was all but forgotten.

For the first few days of the next week Face was expecting that it would be
mentioned but after it wasn't he was lulled into a false sense of security
and soon decided that the threat of the spanking was just that.  A threat not
to be carried out.  It was a reminder for him to behave in the future.  And
because of that assumption on Face's part he was totally unprepared when
Hannibal sprung it on him.

He and Murdock had just come in from a rousing game of hide & seek, a game
Hannibal had used in the past to train them in the art of concealment.  He
and Murdock had been so bored that they had unconsciously reverted to
"playing" it for amusement.

"Well, who won," asked Hannibal as they came in.  Face and Murdock had
looked at each other and simultaneously answered, "I DID," and grinned.

"Hannibal, how much longer are we going to stay here. I'm about R & R'd out.  I
want to be in the company of softer personnel," describing a young woman
with his hands, a young woman with curves in the right places, asked Face.

"I take it that you are well and raring to go, lieutenant?" asked Hannibal
with a twinkle in his eyes.

"I have been ready to go for the last week, to be completely honest,"
answered Face, not realizing he was walking right into a trap.

"What about the rest of you, do you share Face's sentiments?" Hannibal
asked.

"YES," came the roar.

"Then, how about we leave bright and early tomorrow morning.  I wouldn't
mind seeing other folks once again," thinking of Maggie.

"Yip, yip Hoo-ray," yelled Face as he made to go up the stairs.

"Face, where are you going?" asked Hannibal.

"Upstairs to pack. Why?" Answered Face with a puzzled look.

"I need you to do one more think before you go upstairs," replied Hannibal
giving BA a quick glance.

"Sure, what do you want Hannibal," answered Face.

"I want you to go to BA," replied Hannibal and watched as he got within
reach of his sergeant before he dropped the bomb.  "Then I want you to bare
your bottom for your spanking and get over his lap."

As soon as the words "bare your bottom" were out of Hannibal's mouth, Face
stopped dumbfounded and cried, "Noooooooooo," and tried to flee.

"Oh, no, you don't Faceman," cried BA who caught him easily and led him
struggling to the chair he was going to use.  Hannibal and Murdock rushed
over to help.  Hannibal easily undid the jeans as Murdock pulled them and
the boxers down.  BA easily flipped him over his lap as he sat down and
positioned his now bare bottom for his attention.  He caught his legs and
pinned them under his and Hannibal caught up his wrists and held them behind
his back.

"Hold still little brother, this is going to sting a little.  It's a good
thing I've had a chance to cool down since your little temper tantrum almost
caused me to wreck, and proceeded to chance the lily white bottom before him
to several shades of red.  Face held out for the first two licks before he
began to yell at each lick BA delivered. "YEOWW...SMACK.  OWWWWW. SMACK.
HOOOOWWWW. SMACK," and on it went.  Soon Face's bottom changed from red to a
deep, more painful red and he SOBBED.  When he felt he couldn't take one
more lick, BA stopped.  "That's it, little brother and remember the next
time I'll really let you have it."

Face got up shakily and thought, "I'm never going to do anything to make BA
mad again."  He turned to Hannibal and sobbed accusingly, "T-That wasn't-t
f-fair-r. I-I thought-t y-you w-were onl-y using-g t-the s-spank-king-g as a
t-threat."  Murdock moved to ease up Face's boxers but helped him to step
out of the jeans.

"Kid, I said earlier that you had another spanking coming.  I never said
when it was coming," Hannibal said sympathetically.

"Well, y-yes," answered Face as he rubbed his blistered bottom, "b-but when
y-you d-didn't do any-t-thing to m-me after I recovered-d from-m the
p-paddling-g I-I thought-t that-t it had-d b-been c-cancelled-d," sobbed
Face.

"Kid, you of all people should know better than to assume anything.  Come on
and we will put you to bed.  When you awake in the morning everything will
be back to normal and your slate will be clean, once again," and once he
said that Face was enveloped in a group hug.

The End.

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