Seth sat in his kitchen almost all night. The sun was just peeking and that's what brought him out of his trance. He looked back at the letter with his name on it. He was afraid to open it.

Victor could be ripping him a new one in it or saying he forgave him for what he did to his sister. He wouldn't blame Vic if he ripped him a new one. He deserved it.

His shaking hand lifted it and opened it. Pulling out the paper inside.


Seth

I don't know if you will ever get this or not, apart of me hopes you do and the other doesn't. I want to say it's none of your business what's going on with me. The difference between us is that I have more respect for the years of friendship we had. So, I have a brain tumor.

I don't know what's going to happen to me in a few years or maybe if I'm lucky, it will only be months and I can forget all about sending this letter to you. Kinda like you forgot about us. I hope that hurt.

You hurt my sister, and as unforgivable as it is, what's happening to me, I can't help but want to tie up lose ends. So, I forgive you for what you did.

I hope my sister can too. Even Roman and Noah, yes, Noah is your son, but you don't get the right to call him that. Only Roman does. Rome has done such a great job with little man. He absolutely loves that kid and what I can not forgive is you ever coming back and taking him from Roman.

I still don't understand why. You knew he liked my sister, just like you knew he was getting ready to ask her out. He has never done anything to hurt you. He would never dream of it. Now maybe he does, but not then.

I even remember the time we took your dad's car out for a joy ride, you crashed it, but he took the blame. Without a second thought. Can you blame him though? He knew he would only get a slap on the wrist. He was the good kid of our group.

You are a good person Seth. I know it.

Don't make me take back my forgiveness. I hope you have peace, Seth. I hope you find love, and I hope you have happiness. Maybe that's why you left without a word to us.

I do have the best kind of happiness, Brie and I have two kids by the way. They know about you because I told them, not the bad, all the good.

We miss you, yes even Roman.

Vic


Seth felt like he couldn't breathe. He wondered why no one had told him about Victor. Unless they didn't know either. Brie had two in her hand when they dropped Dean off.

He grabbed his phone and called Roman right away.

"Hello", he answered.

"Sorry to wake you", Seth said.

"I wasn't asleep, couldn't.", Roman replied, nursing his beer.

"Did Vic leave you a letter too?", he asked.

"Yeah", Roman said softly.

"I'm sorry Roman. For everything and I know I already said it, but I am. He forgave me, Rome. Me.", Seth said.

Roman knew Victor had.

"I don't deserve it", Seth said.

"Yes you do. You've changed Seth. He would be proud of you, just like we all are", Roman said.

Seth wiped his cheeks.

"Promise me something Seth", Roman said.

"Anything", Seth replied.

"That you won't relapse. If you feel the urge, you call me. I will come right over.", Roman said.

Roman didn't know if this would trigger Seth. Anything could.

"I promise", Seth replied.

"Get some sleep. I will come and check on you later on", Roman said.

"Okay", he replied.

Seth set his phone down. He rubbed his face. Standing he went to shower and change. He couldn't sleep, at least not yet. He grabbed his phone and keys and drove. As nervous as he was about it. They had to talk. He was going to do the right thing.

Getting to the door, he knocked. Liv opened up and she smiled.

"Hey", she said, stepping outside.

"So, I spoke to Roman and he suggested we get it done by our doctors. Lawyers would just complicate things for us.", Seth said.

Liv nodded.

"And if he is mine, I will step up. I want to be there for him", Seth said.

Liv could tell he was serious about this. She nodded.

"Roman suggested sitting down and scheduling visits and stuff.", he continued nervously.

"I would never keep you from Max, ever", Liv said.

Seth nodded.

"And as for what Roman suggested, I like that.", she said.

"If you wouldn't mind him sitting in, I mean, he's been here. Unfortunately I was too drugged up to pay attention.", Seth said.

Liv nodded.

"Yeah", she replied.

"I don't do drugs now, I've been sober a few years", he said.

"I know Seth, you've told me this before", she smiled.

He nodded. She pointed inside with her thumb.

"Want to see him? He was just eating breakfast", she said.

Seth nodded again and followed her in.

"Max, say good morning", Liv said sweetly.

Max looked up at him and smiled. Seth returned it.

"He looks so much like Noah", he said.

Liv nodded.

"Yeah, I noticed that too. You make cute kids", she teased.

He chuckled.

"Does he know?", she asked.

"No, not till I know for sure. You know, I've let him down so many times, I don't want to let him down again", Seth said.

She nodded.

"I can understand that", she said.

He couldn't help but notice how beautiful she still looked.

"Well, um, thanks for letting me see him. We should schedule for the paternity test.", Seth said.

"I'll ask my doctor for an appointment", she said.

He nodded.

"I'll let you guys get back to breakfast", he said.

She nodded and walked him to the door. He turned to face her, cupping her face and kissing her.

"Seth", she sighed.

"I'm sorry, I don't know why I did that, I…", he stopped and quickly left.

She touched her lips and smiled. He still felt the same, or at least she hoped he did.


"And you just kissed her?", Roman asked, moving baby furniture in.

Seth helped him by hanging up and folding baby clothes.

"I didn't plan on it, it just happened", he said.

"And what did she say after? What did she do?", Roman asked.

He blushed.

"Well, I didn't technically stick around to find out.", he mumbled.

Roman shook his head as he laughed.

"Boy, you've got it bad", Roman said.

Seth let himself fall on the recliner.

"I'm so confused", he groaned.

Roman patted his shoulder.

"It will all sort itself out", Roman said.

"Victor use to say that", Seth smiled.

Roman nodded.

A/N: So third part is called "Catch Me". First chapter should be up now.