He felt bad leaving without saying goodbye to his little brother. Mikey watched him from the window as he got into the car. "Don't leave me, Gerard...don't fucking leave me with him" Gerard looked down, depressed that he had to do this. it was for Mikey's own good. what would happened if he stayed? His blood lust would drove him over the edge, he'd kill innocent people, but still, leaving Mikey with their father who drank heavily would be just as bad...He got in the car and looked out the mirror to see Mikey's face covered in tears

"Gerard please... take me with you"

Gerard sighed." I'm sorry" he mouthed to Mikey as he drove out of the drive way and down he block.

"I'm sorry"

Gerard lite a cigarette and put the radio on to distract him from turning around and dragging Mikey with him. he needed to go anywhere. get out of New Jersey, travel to places he always wanted to see. he could be his own person finally. his father wasn't there , looking down upon everything he did anymore. Gerard smiled at the thought of no more dad. His father always was disappointed in Gerard, that he was the jock type of guy, that he didn't have a girlfriend all the time. Gerard was sick of trying to please him.

*10 years later*

Gerard sipped his drink and looked at the calendar. August 5...that date rang a bell in his head, but why? He thought long and hard as he wandered around his small apartment.

"Shit...a decade since i left home," he said out loud to him said as he wondered about Mikey. He had to at least be out of the house, away from dad...gone to college, got a girlfriend...had a life. Gerard frowned as he looked at his watch. He was late for his appointment.