It started with something unfortunate.. A plane crash that killed several different people and left many others injured… One of those being a young boy by the name of Vincent… His parents being part of those deceased.

It was hard… He was scared, back in the hospital, not sure where he was going to go from there.

Vincent sniffled, curling up on himself in his room.

I want my mommy…. I want my daddy… Why'd we have to go on that plane?

There was a knock at the door.

"Vinnie? It's me, Lucas. Can I come in?"

"S-Sure…" The little boy swiped at his eyes, not wanting his friend to see him like this. Luc's strong… I'm just a chibi...

Lucas came in, followed by Little Guy.

"Pardon the UFO, Mom didn't want me here by myself."

Little Guy rolled his eyes.

"Seriously? UFO?"

Lucas looked at him with a smirk. "Unidentified Flying Object. I mean I could call ya a UFN… Unidentified Flying Nerd."

Vincent chuckled a bit. "Lucas. that's silly."

Lucas smiled, going over to him.

"Hey, it got you to laugh."

Vincent nodded. "Yeah! Thanks for coming to see me… Sorry it had to be like this.." Vincent looked down. "I still can't believe it… I don't wanna…"

"I get ya Vinnie…" Lucas frowned a bit. "It's not easy…" He brought an arm around him carefully. "But I'm not lettin' ya go through it alone."

Vincent nodded, huddling closer to Lucas.

"Okay…"

Lucas brought both his arms around him, hugging him closer. "I got ya.." At least your parents were good ones… But it's still never easy..

Vincent sniffled a bit, but kept himself from letting any tears out.

Not in front of Lucas… Not in front of Lucas…

The redhead frowned, resting his head against Vincent's.

"Let it out…" He whispered. "It's okay to cry…. Even I cry…"

Vincent whimpered burying his face in Lucas' shoulder sobbing a little.

"I hate planes!"

"Shh… Shh…" Lucas stroked his back, keeping him close. "Oh Vinnie…"

"It's not fair…" Vincent kept his face hidden. "I want my mommy and daddy back!"

Lucas sighed, wishing there was more he could do. He tightened his arms around him.

"I know it hurts... I wish I could say it's gonna be okay but… pain's not like that…"

Vincent nodded.

"I want them back… I don't want to be alone!"

"You won't be…" Lucas gave him a gentle look. "There'll be a way."

"Promise?"

"On my life itself."

oooooo

A few weeks passed since then, Vincent healing… and getting more than just his best friend as a frequent visitor.

After that day Little Guy made a point to stop in and see how the boy was doing. Bring him some snacks, or a toy to play with… He would admit… He saw some of himself in Vincent. He reminded him of how he was as a child.

"You really like my tie huh?"

"It's so cool! Like a spy's! Were you ever a spy?"

He grinned, leaning back in his chair a confident look on his face. "Well, liason for the FBI… I guess you could say I am!"

"Really?"

"Yup. I do stuff they can't. I go behind the scenes, lurk in the shadows."

Vincent's eyes were wide in wonder. "Wow… That's so cool! Do you got super secret spy gear too? What about a fast car?"

"Fast car, yes, gear… well, nothing Naomi doesn't have. I just know a lot of things others don't."

"I bet you're even smarter than Red-eyed mister!"

Little Guy smirked. "Maybe… Though doctors are pretty smart too… Especially Naomi herself.."

"Yeah.. Lucas says how cool his mama is…. He sometimes claims he's gonna be just as good as she is…"

"And well… he isn't wrong. He's got gifts similar to her."

Vincent nodded. "Yup. Sees dead people… He said not to tell anyone though… But since you know that's okay right?"

"Of course… Secret's safe with us. Someone has to know to keep those two safe after all."

"Right!"

Little Guy smiled.

"Little agent in the making."

Vincent smiled. "An agent and a doctor? Cause I wanna be a doc too!"

"Whatever makes you happy, Kiddo."

The boy gave him a happy, look… Hugging him quickly. "Thanks!"

He smiled softly, hugging him back.

"You're welcome Vin… You're a good kid you know that?"

"Hee… Just me. My parents always told me to try and be nice to everyone."

"A good thing to try to be… and my parents…" Little Guy made a face. "My parents were hippies."

"... What's wrong with being a hippie?" Vincent titled his head.

"Nothing's wrong with it… I had a good childhood…. But my dad…" The man sighed remembering. "'Last names are for squares! We're going OFF the radar everyone!' ...Ugh… Still haunts me."

"Well, that seems silly. Last names let you know who's family you're part of."

"Right? But that's my dad… Weird as heck."

"Oh… So do you not have a last name because of him?"

"Did, still do… Though I'm marrying Lucas' mom soon so I'll be getting her name."

"Lucas didn't tell me that. So you're gonna be his dad?"

"Yup. I'm gonna legally adopt him and his sister… But… There's something else I wanna do before that."

"What's that?"

He looked down at him. "I was wondering… Since you're getting out of here soon if you'd… If you'd want to be my son."

Vincent's eyes got wide.

"M-Me?"

Little Guy nodded a gentle look in his eyes. "You need a proper family… And some siblings… What do ya say?"

Vincent smiled really big before hugging him tightly.

"Lucas as a brother? His mom as MY mom? AND a sister? And you as my dad? YES!"

He laughed hugging the boy close. "Then welcome to the family Vincent. So glad you're not gonna be alone…"

"I'm glad too." Vincent cuddled close. "You really want me as your kid?"

Little Guy smiled, stroking his back. "I really want to be your father… Will you let me?"

"I'd like that a lot… You're really cool. Like when we first met. You were really nice to me when Lucas' mom was working on that case when he was in the hospital."

"Yeah… And I've really enjoyed coming here and hanging out with you when I had a moment." He kept him close. "My son…"

Vincent sighed happily, closing his eyes.

"Dad…"

Little Guy smiled closing his.

Can it get any better?

"Hey…. Hey Nerd."

Little Guy froze up a bit, glancing at the door, seeing Lucas peeking his head in the room. His eyes were wide, seeming to have a glint in them.

"You may have won this kid's heart, but you're still not good enough for Mom in my book."

"We'll see Tomato Head."

"That's Lord of Darkness to you!"

Vincent couldn't help but laugh a little.

And thus the universe is balanced as Lucas would put it.

"Lucas!" Naomi called from outside the room. "Stop sassing your father!"

"Rats!"

...Yup. Balanced!