While they waited for news on Joanna, Kyle texted Maggie. Trying to make sure that everything was going okay. He couldn't understand what would make his Mom do that. Since she didn't seem suicidal to him the last time they spoke. In fact, she seemed pretty okay. A bit stressed, but otherwise perfectly fine. Just what would make her do that? His teeth chewed into his bottom lip as he stared down at his phone. While he sat on Karen's couch, Kyle noticed that Tommy was watching him. A concerned look on his face as he stared up at him. Gently touching Kyle's knee, Tommy asked,"Any news on your Mom, Kyle?"

"No, not yet...",Kyle muttered. Putting his phone to the side, he turned his full attention to the Buddi. Setting his hand over Tommy's hand as he tried to calm down. The Buddi gave him a small smile as he said,"I'm sure that she'll be fine, Kyle."

"You did call the ambulance the instant you found her and gave her what she took. Right?",Tommy asked. It was true. He'd given the ambulance workers what she'd taken. Part of him still doubted that Joanna was going to be alright. Since the bottle of liquor was almost empty when he found her an hour ago. Also, how cold her skin already felt when he touched her. Or just how weak her pulse was when Kyle checked for it. His mind already could tell that she wasn't going to make it. Ignoring this, he frowned as he stared into Tommy's eyes. In a quiet voice, he muttered,"I guess you're right, Tommy."

"I know I'm right, Kyle. Now, how about we play with Glenda to keep her mind off of this.",he suggested. Taking his hand back, Tommy went to get Kyle's crutches. Soon as he gave them to him, he added,"She's being brave but I know she's scared too."

Of course she would be. Their Mom had to leave their apartment by ambulance. Who wouldn't be afraid of that? Instead of voicing this like an asshole, he just followed the Buddi to the next room. Seeing Glenda sitting on the floor as she colored in a little book. She grinned up at him when he came right up to her. Standing up, she hugged him as she asked,"Kyle? Do you think we can play hide and seek?"

"I don't think so, Sweets. We'll need to ask Ms. Barclay if she's fine with it.",Kyle answered. Sure, it sounded like a fun game. But he didn't want to overstep his boundaries since they were only guests in the Barclay house. And he doubted that Karen wanted the three of them to run around her place. Especially, when one of them was a Buddi. He still figured that they should ask if she was fine with it. Glenda nodded her head as she quickly let go of her big brother to go ask. A few moments later, she was back with a big grin on her face. Andy following after her with Chucky. Glenda said,"She said that we can play. Chucky and Andy're gonna play too."

"Chucky said he was going to be it first.",she added. Grinning widely at the other Buddi who returned the smile. Chucky asked,"How long should I count for, Glenda?"

"You should count to one hundred, Chucky. That way we got time to hide.",she answered. Chucky nodded his head as he covered his eyes. Slowly counting to one hundred as everyone scrambled for a hiding spot. Kyle rushed towards the living room and hiding himself in a closet. Being quiet as possible as he listened to Chucky's voice. While her big brother hid in the closet, Glenda sprinted upstairs to hide. Heading into Andy's room and quickly sliding under his bed. A big grin on her face as she listened to Andy's Buddi's voice. Speaking of whom, Andy had hurried into the living room. Getting behind the couch the best he could. Knowing that his Buddi couldn't easily see him coming into the living room.

Tommy chose to hide under the bed with Glenda. Shoving his hands over his eyes to keep the glow from giving away their location.

A little while later, they heard Chucky calling out to them. Telling all of them that he was coming to find them. Whether they were ready or not. Sending chills down Kyle and Andy's spine as they listened to him speak. Kyle finding the words creepy as Hell for some reason. While Andy was reminded him slightly of when he attacked Pugg. So much so that he was tempted to come out from his hiding spot to see if he had a knife or not. Ignoring that, he kept his position behind the couch while he listened for his Buddi's footsteps. Noticing the steps were quietly coming towards the living room as he called out Andy's name. Giving weird giggles as he came into the room. Keeping as quiet as possible, Andy raised an eyebrow at the Buddi's behavior. What in the Hell was he giggling at?

Before he could even begin to think of why, he felt a tug on his ankle. Followed by someone yanking him out from behind the couch. Looking at his ankle, he saw Chucky grinning up at him. Letting go of his ankle, Chucky said,"Found you, Andy. Now, let's go find everyone else."

"Did you really need to yank me out from behind the couch?",Andy asked. The only answer he got from the Buddi was a mere shrug. Rolling his eyes, he followed his Buddi towards the stairs. Both of them going upstairs to try and find someone. Looking through the bathroom first before his Mom's room. And coming to Andy's bedroom first. Checking the closet before finding Glenda and Tommy under his bed. Chucky tagged both of their hands with a grin. He states,"Found you guys. Now let's try to find Kyle."

With a pout, Tommy and Glenda came out from under the bed. All of them heading downstairs to try and find her big brother. Andy realizing that there was only spot that Kyle could've hidden himself. Pointing out the hallway closet for Chucky. Who sprinted towards the closet, opening it up with a big grin. Giggling as he said,"Found you, Kyle!"

"And I win, Chuck. Since I'm the last dude found.",Kyle stated. At least those were the rules when he last played it. Taking the crutches, he quickly got out of the closet. Heading into the living room, he said,"First dude found is it."

Andy rolled his eyes as he shrugged his shoulders. Clearly not wanting to be it, but not fighting it either as he turned around. Putting his hand over his eyes as he started to count to a hundred. While he counted, Kyle hurried upstairs to the bathroom. Barely noticing that Tommy was following after him as quickly as he could. Soon as they got inside, they hid in the bathtub. Putting Kyle's crutches against the toilet that was hidden behind a wall. The teen carefully closed the shower curtain to make sure they wouldn't be easily seen. While they laid together in the bathtub, Tommy whispered,"Kyle, do you want to kiss?"

"Not right now, Tommy.",he answered. Trying to keep a careful ear out for Andy's voice. While the duo lay in the tub, Tommy nuzzled his chest. Making him stare down at the Buddi as he whispered,"We're in Andy's house. We shouldn't be doing this kind of thing right now."

Tommy sighed as he did as he was told. Looking slightly pouty as he gripped Kyle's shirt gently in silence. Not even trying to beg for a kiss or forcing him into one. For once, the Buddi was behaving himself as they laid together. Both of them listening to Andy's voice as he finally finished counting downstairs. Giving the same line that Chucky had said. The pair grinned slightly as they listened for his footsteps. Hearing him find Glenda first then finding Chucky. Then hearing several footsteps coming up the stairs to their hiding spot. Kyle put his hand over his mouth and Tommy's as they kept listening for the footsteps. A few minutes later, they heard a few footsteps heading away. It made Kyle think that they were in the clear. So he removed his hand from both their mouths. Then tensing slightly when he heard the bathroom door open slowly. Followed by the shower curtain being ripped open as they both gave a scream of surprise. Seeing Chucky standing there with a huge grin on his face. He stated,"I found you."

"Yeah you did. Now can you back up so we can get out?",Kyle questioned. Which the doll obliged and took a few steps from the tub. Making him roll his eyes slightly as Andy and Glenda came to investigate what was going on. Having obviously heard the pair scream. Along with Karen who looked understandably worried as she asked,"What happened? I heard screaming."

"Chucky just scared the crap out of us is all, we're okay.",Kyle answered. Taking his crutches from where he laid them. Has Tommy to help him stand up straight as Karen said no more screaming. Or they weren't going to be able to play the game anymore. All of them agreeing as they made their way downstairs. Deciding that it was Glenda's turn to be the seeker. Leaving the rest to hide in places she'd easily find them. Kyle hiding behind the couch as carefully as possible. Not making himself entirely visible but knowing she'd still find him easy. Andy and Chucky hiding in the closet that Kyle had hid in earlier. While Tommy just hid under the couch cushions. Hoping to get a few giggles from his owner as she finished counting. Which he definitely earned when she found him and called him a total goober. They carefully put the couch cushions back before going to look for everyone else.

Finding Kyle second before finding Chucky and Andy in the closet. Before another round would happen, Kyle's phone started ringing. He quickly pulled his phone out of his hoodie pocket. Hitting the green button, he asked,"Maggie? Is Mom okay?"

"Oh, Kyle. I'm so sorry...they did everything they could...",Maggie sobbed. Making his stomach twist in knots as he stared at his phone. Staring at the screen as he heard her say,"She's gone, Kyle. I'm so sorry."

He grabbed his shirt tightly as he tried to form words. Feeling sick to his stomach as he stared at Andy then down at Glenda. Trying to not lose his composure as he hung up the phone on Maggie. Shoving his phone back into his hoodie pocket, he asked,"Tommy, can you take Glenda into the kitchen for a minute?"

Nodding his head, Tommy grabbed Glenda's hand. Quickly taking her toward the kitchen while she tried to ask questions. Looking concerned, as she glanced over her shoulder at Kyle. Once she was out of earshot, Kyle told the younger teen what happened. Pressing his palm over his eyes as he resisted the urge to cry. Not noticing that Andy was coming closer to him and hugging him. Patting his back as he mumbled his condolences. Barely noticing that Chucky also was hugging him as well. Little hands patting his thighs as he embraced him. While Andy hugged him, Karen came into the room. Quietly, Andy told her what was going on. She rubbed Kyle's back as she told him that she was sorry for his loss. Telling him that he could move in with them if he'd like.

Which he agreed to. Since they didn't really have any other family members. And Maggie couldn't afford to let him or Glenda live with her. Then he started to wonder what the Hell he was going to do with their stuff. Whether or not they were going to need to sell most of them. But definitely none of his Mom's personal belongings. Though he dreaded having to go home and pack them, he couldn't just get rid of them either. Chewing his bottom lip as he made his way over to the couch. Sitting down, he tried to think of what he was going to tell Glenda. She still wasn't over the loss of their Dad. Now, he was going to have to tell her that Mom wasn't coming home. Something that he'd been dreading since he'd found his Mom unresponsive in their home. This wasn't right. He just couldn't believe that she was gone. While he sat there, Karen took Andy into the kitchen. Leaving Kyle alone with Chucky, who climbed up onto the couch next to him. Hugging his side to better help comfort the older teen. While he hugged him, he gently rubbed his back. In a soft voice, he asked,"Is there anything that I can do to help you, Kyle?"

Shaking his head, he mumbled that he didn't. And that the teen really didn't want Chucky's help at that moment. While he sat there, Tommy hurried back into the room. Hurrying over to Kyle and climbing up into his lap. Hugging him tight as he blatantly started kissing the teen's face. Mumbling soft words to try and help him feel between kisses. A faint blush came to his face as he hugged the other Buddi back. Barely noticing that Karen and Andy could possibly see them. At that moment, he barely cared that either of them could. Soon as Tommy was done kissing him, he asked,"What do you need? Do you want to be alone for a little while, Sweets?"

"Need a cuddle or anything like that?",Tommy added. Gently cupping the older teen's face as they locked their gazes. Kyle didn't really know what he wanted at that moment. Everything just didn't feel all that real. But he knew better. While he gripped Tommy's waist, he answered,"I'd like a little lunch right about now."

"And I'd like to be alone with you.",he added softly. Mostly trying to make sure that Tommy could only hear it. But noticed that Chucky's face fell slightly. Chucky put on a fake grin as he got off the couch and headed into the kitchen. While Tommy just gave him another kiss on the cheek. Keeping a careful ear out for approaching footsteps. Soon as he did, he stopped kissing Kyle and turned slightly to see who it was. Feeling slightly relieved when he saw that it was just Glenda. She hurried up to them as she stood close to them. With a frown, she asked,"Are you okay, Kyle?"

"Not really, Sweets. I'm just really tired and hungry.",he lied. Giving his little sister a small smile as he pulled Tommy closer. Hugging him as he continued,"I don't suppose you could ask Ms. Barclay if she could take you to McDonald's to pick up lunch?"

Glenda nodded her head in agreement at this. Giving both of them a hug before heading to the kitchen. Carefully Kyle set Tommy down on the couch next to him as he heard Karen agree to Glenda's question. The group coming back into the living room a minute after. Karen asked,"Do you want to go with, Kyle?"

"I'd rather stay here if that's okay?",Kyle questioned. When Karen said that it was fine, he told her that he just wanted a Big Mac. Which she agreed to get for him while she got Glenda's jacket. Handing it to her, Karen got her own on. Andy quietly asked Kyle if he wanted him to stay behind. Not looking hurt when Kyle told him no. And that he was going to be fine with just Tommy. Who scooted closer to him to hug him tightly. Before Chucky could make an offer, Glenda grabbed his hand and practically dragging him out. Seemingly understanding that Kyle just wanted to be alone with Tommy. Ignoring the look on the other Buddi's face as he was directed away. The younger teen following after them. Only stopping to pull on his jacket and boots. When the pair were sure that everyone was gone and driven away, Kyle picked Tommy back up. Pulling him into a kiss as he laid back on the couch. It wasn't the healthiest way of distracting himself.

But it was the only thing he could really think of. Letting the Buddi press him into the couch as they made out. Tommy's fingers running through his hair as they made out. Neither of them made moves to do more than that as they laid together. It didn't last long either before Tommy pulled out of the kiss, letting Kyle catch his breath. While he laid on the teen's chest, the Buddi examined his face as he stared into his eyes. A faint smile on his face as he examined his face. Which made him wonder if that was just the default expression of all Buddis'. Putting that aside, he combed his fingers through Tommy's hair gently as he said,"Thank you for staying with me."

"I couldn't leave you here alone. It wouldn't have been right.",Tommy answered. The way he blatantly said that made him feel somewhat better. Kyle found himself smiling slightly as he rested his hands on Tommy's back. He gave a soft sigh as the Buddi leaned in and kissed his forehead. Rubbing noses with him as he asked,"Do you want me to do anything else for you, Babe?"

"Mind turning on the T.V?",Kyle asked. Which the Buddi agreed to do as he held up his hand. Tip of his finger turning bright yellow as the T.V turned on. Setting it to the ScyFy channel as he nuzzled Kyle's chest. While they laid together, they continued to kiss each other. Having whatever crappy movie was on as background noises. It was nice having this kind of attention without the danger of someone walking in on them. Or having them be judged by someone that they knew. A moment later, they stopped to just watch the really terrible movie. Making snide comments as they watched it. Now and then, Kyle made jokes about the crappy acting. Followed up with Tommy saying the line in a goofier fashion. When it was done, they heard Karen's car pull up into the drive way. Both of them quickly hurried to sit up. Tommy sitting down next to Kyle as he fixed his hair. Trying to make it not look like they had been heavily making out or anything like that. Everyone came in with bags of nice smelling food. Chucky being the one holding the drink carrier as they came in.

Listening to Glenda as she told him some cheesy joke. One that he seemed to find funny as they headed to the kitchen. Andy hurriedly took off his jacket and boots before coming into the living room. Sitting down on the couch next to Tommy. He raised an eyebrow as he stared at the screen. Then he asked,"You guys were watching bad ScyFy while we were gone?"

"Well, we caught the tail end of this stinker. It's more funny than it is scary.",Kyle explained. Giving a noncommital shrug as they watched the next movie. One that was about killer vampire bats. Tommy quickly changed the channel when Glenda came back in. Not wanting her to lose her appetite or be upset with him either. He had turned it to the Cartoon Network channel. The new Power Puff Girls reboot was on and he hoped that she'd enjoy it. Karen came back in with a bag of Kyle's food in one hand and his drink in the other. Handing it to him, she said,"I hope that you don't mind getting a large. I didn't know what size you wanted."

"That's fine. Thank you, Karen.",Kyle said. Taking it from her with a big smile and setting his drink on the floor next to him. Karen went back to the kitchen to help Glenda get her food. Ignoring Chucky as he walked past her with Andy's food and drink. Holding it out to the younger teen, Andy quietly thanked him as they watched T.V. A moment later, Glenda and Karen came back into the living room with their things. Both sitting on the floor as they started eating. While Kyle opened up his food on the couch. Soon as he was done eating, he shoved his wrappers back into the bag. Letting Andy do the same before he took it from the older teen. Picking his drink up from the floor, he noticed that Chucky was staring at him. Big blue eyes narrowed slightly as his eyes zeroed in on his neck. Making him feel uncomfortable as he stared at the T.V. Ignoring him, he tried to watch the show without much success. As he felt the other Buddi's eyes boring into him. With a frown, he glared down at Chucky as he asked,"Any reason why you're staring at me like that, Chuck?"

"You got something weird on your neck. I was trying to figure out what it is.",Chucky answered. His face grew hot as he realized what it was. Apparently, Tommy had given him a hickey without the older teen noticing. Pulling up his shirt a little, he turned to stare at the screen. Pretending he didn't notice Karen was staring at him now. Or the confused look on Andy's face as he also stared. Feeling his face grow hotter as Glenda stared up at him as well. It was one of the most humiliating things that Chucky could've pointed out. And he did. Part of him was tempted to see if he could punt the other Buddi out the window. Sure, his ankle was still broken. But he figured it'd be worth it to see the look on Chucky's face. Instead, he said,"It's nothing. Keep watching the cartoon and stop staring at me like a creeper."

"Whatever you say, Kyle.",Chucky stated. There was a mocking edge to the Buddi's voice that he found utterly grating. Ignoring it, he continued to watch the show. Disappointed that it couldn't keep his or anyone else's attention for long. Soon as it was over, he saw Karen picking up wrappers. Andy held out the bag for his Mom. Allowing her to take it into the kitchen as he turned to the older teen. Keeping an eye on her form as he whispered,"The Hell is on your neck, dude?"

"Would you be surprised if I said that it's a hickey?",Kyle whispered back. Pretty sure that his face would go up in flames at any moment. Feeling more embarrassed that Andy almost started laughing as he stared at him. Then he whispered,"No, really. What the Hell is that thing?"

When Kyle confirmed that it was indeed a hickey, Andy raised an eyebrow. Then stared down at the Buddi he was leaning over. Messing up his hair as he whispered,"Dude, you need to be careful. My Mom doesn't know you guys're dating."

Tommy would've flushed if he could and nodded in agreement. Toying with his overalls as he glanced up at Kyle's neck. Looking sort of proud and embarrassed that he made the mark. Soon as Karen came back, his attention went back to the T.V. The three of them trying to look normal as possible as they watched the cartoon. Which Chucky changed to something a little more interesting a moment later. What he picked was a baking channel, one that seemed to be all about Valentine's day as well. Most of the contestants were making red velvet cakes and cupcakes. With white chocolate roses or hearts. Either way, it was really stupid. At least in Kyle's eyes they were pretty damn stupid. While they watched, Tommy carefully put his hand on Kyle's thigh. Squeezing gently as they watched the screen with a faint smile on his face.

A couple of hours later, Maggie texted him that she'd arrange Joanna's funeral. Telling him to not worry about anything. And that she'd make sure to respect his Mom's wishes. Kyle thanked her and told her that he appreciated everything she was doing for them. Putting his phone back into his hoodie pocket, he sighed as Karen offered to take him home. Just so they could pick up their clothes and school stuff. Nodding his head, he said,"I'd like that, Karen."

Turning to Tommy, he told the Buddi to stay with his sister. And that he'd be back with Karen in a little while. He nodded his head as he went to sit with Glenda. Distracting her with a word association game as Kyle put on his boot Karen quickly got her own on before getting her keys. Telling Andy that he was in charge while she was out. With that, the pair hurried out to her car as quick as possible. Soon as they got in, she turned to him as she asked,"So um...not to be a judgey bitch here. But what is that mark on your neck?"

"...it's a hickey.",Kyle answered. Toying with his hoodie string as she pulled out of the driveway. Her expression going from curious to surprise. Briefly glancing over to him, she questioned,"Uhh, who gave you that?"

"Who was alone with me at your house, Karen?",he asked. Not looking at her as he buckled himself in. His face burning bright red as they headed towards the apartment building. Both of them sitting in silence as they drove along. Once they got there, Karen questioned,"So how long has that been going on?"

"Since I got him a couple of weeks ago.",he answered. Daring to take a look at her face as she turned to him. Looking completely shocked as she stared at him. Not saying a word for a few moments. A horrifying silence hanging over the air. Then she said,"Okay...I don't get it. But, okay. If that works for you guys, okay."

"You two haven't gotten past that part have you?",Karen asked. Looking somewhat concerned as she stared him in the eye. His face grew hotter as he shook his head, which made her relax somewhat. Opening her door, she said,"Good. If you two do, remember to use protection when you do so."

"I don't think he's got the equipment for umm...that...",Kyle mumbled. Getting out of the car, he carefully made his way to the apartment building. His face felt like it was burning as they made their way inside. Karen pressed the button for their floor as they waited. When they got up to Kyle's floor, they hurried to the apartment. Kyle gave Karen the keys once they got to the door. Soon as they got inside, he went to his room to pack some of his clothes. Picking up his backpack and slinging it onto his shoulders. After he did this, he hurriedly packed his clothes for a few days into a dufflebag. Heading to the living room, he set his dufflebag down. Heading to Glenda's room, he hurried to pack a lot of her clothes into her suitcase. Along with a few of her favorite stuffies. Taking her backpack and her bag into the living room as well. Where Karen was patiently waiting for him. She grabbed all three of the bags as carefully as possible. Telling him that she was going to take them down to the car for him. And that she'd be right back.

With that, she hurried to the elevator with their stuff. While she did that, Kyle hurried to the bathroom to get their other items. Taking their toothbrushes along with other bathroom items. He set his backpack down momentarily to put them in. Carefully setting his crutches to the side too. When he was done, he slipped his backpack on. Grabbed the crutches before turning off the light and heading out of the bathroom. Turning off other lights, he sighed as he stared around the apartment. Feeling strangely empty at the idea of leaving it. Knowing that he'd have to do real packing sometime later. Putting those thoughts aside, he hurried out of the apartment. Almost slamming into Karen as he hurried to the elevators. She followed after him as quickly as she could. Asking him if he was okay or not. When he turned to her, he answered,"It's just...hard being in our apartment."

Nodding her head sympathetically, Karen kept quiet as they got into the elevators. He pressed the lobby button. Soon as it did, they hurried to her car. Kyle quickly got into the passenger-side seat and shoved his backpack into the back. Along with his crutches. Then they drove back to Karen's place. Going inside, the pair found the others playing Candyland. Briefly taking note of them as Kyle headed to the stairs to head upstairs. Going straight to the bathroom to put away the toothbrushes and other items. While he set them out, he noticed that Chucky had followed him up. The Buddi leaned against the doorway as he watched him. Which Kyle did his best to ignore, until he stepped into the bathroom. Shutting the door behind him as he watched the older teen. Making Kyle freeze as he took a few steps toward him. Heading up to him, Chucky said,"I'm so sorry for your loss, Kyle. I don't know how hard it has been for you."

"But I want you to know that I'm here for you if you need someone to vent to.",Chucky offered. Gently touching Kyle's calf as he stared up at him. Giving the Buddi a nervous smile, Kyle thanked him for his offer. Chewing his bottom lip as he watched Chucky leave the room. Feeling highly uncomfortable with whatever the Hell Chucky had been offering. Barely taking notice that Tommy had come into the room. Looking confused as he asked,"Are you alright, Kyle?"

"Yeah, Chucky was just offering to play therapist for some weird reason.",Kyle answered. Heading out of the bathroom while Tommy walked alongside him. There was something off about the Buddi's interest in him. But he wasn't entirely sure what it was. As it didn't seem like he liked him the same as Tommy did. But there was something unsettling about it. Putting that to the side, he said,"I dunno what else to call everything he said to me."

"Sounds sweet of him even if it's weird.",Tommy said. Which the older teen agreed with as they headed into the living room. Watching everyone else continue to play Candyland. Ignoring the weird look on Chucky's face as they joined them. Hoping he wouldn't do anything else creepy while they stayed there.