"I'm back." Mary enters the apartment and walks into the kitchen. "Where's Matthew?"

"I'm sorry if this sounds a bit rude but when are you leaving?" Thomas is sitting at the stool in the kitchen.

"In about a week or so, why?" Mary remains standing.

"If I offer you some money to take the earliest flight by tomorrow morning will you take it?" Mary's smile disappears and she finally sits down.

"I'm guessing Matthew told you what I said." Mary sighs.

"He didn't have to. Now will you just take the money." Thomas slams his hands on the table.

"I suppose so but I must say that getting rid of me won't solve any of your problems." Mary says.

"I don't care I just don't want you here anymore." Thomas says.

"Alright I'll be gone by tomorrow morning." Mary makes her way to the couch and Thomas goes to Matthew's room.

At Tom's house

"I can't believe this." Matthew lets go of Tom's hand.

"I know this must be hard for you but I want us to be honest with each other." Matthew gets up from the bed and starts putting his clothes back on.

"I don't even know if I can trust you anymore." Matthew heads out of the room and Tom follows.

"At least I admitted to sleeping with Thomas he probably was never going to mention it." Matthew stops walking and turns around to face Tom.

"But how do I know you won't get the urge to call him again?" Tom looks away from Matthew and Matthew shakes his head.

"Matthew you have to understand that we were falling apart and I thought things were never going to get better." Tom admits.

"So whenever we have a fight or feel like we're drifting apart you're going to have sex with some random guy to forget it all." Matthew yells.

"I was immature then, I've changed." Matthew continues to make his way to the door.

"I'm sorry but I think we need a break." Matthew reaches for the handle but Tom grabs Matthew's arm. "Let go of me."

"I can't let you leave like this." Tom says.

"Like what?" Matthew glares at Tom.

"You're angry and upset and I get that but that's not a state for you to be in if you're driving." Matthew moves away from the door.

"Keeping me here is not going to solve anything either." Matthew says.

At Matthew's apartment

"You never told me where Matthew had run off to." Mary enters Matthew's room and lays down next to Thomas.

"I don't know where he is." Thomas doesn't turn to face her but Mary continues to stare at his back.

"But you're his boyfriend shouldn't he have told you." Mary hears Thomas sigh.

"You're enjoying this aren't you." Mary laughs.

"A little bit." Thomas rolls his eyes.

"Matthew needed some space that's all." Thomas says.

"What's wrong with him?" Mary stares at Lucky who is on the bed too.

"He's sick. I was supposed to make an appointment for him but the pet store is probably closed by now." Thomas stares at the ceiling.

"Don't worry I'm sure the dog will last another day without having gone to the vet." Mary looks up at the ceiling as well. "Our main priority is Matthew."

March 1, 2011

"Should we call the police?" Thomas has a cigarette between his fingers.

"I'm sure Matthew's alright he probably just spent the night somewhere." Mary takes the cigarette from him and takes a puff.

"Without calling or texting us that seems a bit strange don't you think." Thomas stares at the smoke.

"I'm just trying to think positive Thomas." There's a sound of keys jingling and Mary drops the cigarette and she and Thomas run to the door before Matthew is able to enter. Once he enters Thomas pulls him in for a hug. Matthew pulls away and runs to his bedroom and locks the door.

"Matthew what's wrong?" Thomas is banging on the door but Matthew does not open it. Thomas finally gives up and slides down the door putting his head in his hands. Mary goes to sit beside him and puts her hand on his shoulder but he doesn't budge. "I'm sure he'll come round just be patient." Mary whispers. They remain like that for some time until Mary finally gets off the floor. "Well I must be going unless I want to miss my flight." Mary brushes the dirt off her dress. Thomas looks up at her. "Thomas I know we had a falling out yesterday but don't you think I should stay."

"I appreciate your help Mary but I can handle him by myself." Thomas says.

"I do hope you're right." Mary grabs her suitcase and exits the apartment.