Chapter 2 (Dad Must Never Know)
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Don,complimented Melinda on her performance, and then said good night to everyone.
He quickly headed to his car hoping to avoid his brother,but Charlie was right behind him.
"Don" Charlie spoke in a soft voice.
"I'm not having this conversation Charlie!" Don snapped, as he turned to face his brother,car keys in hand.
"Please talk to me Don,let me help" Charlie pleaded.
"There's nothing you can do,except promise me that Dad will never hear about this. I'm not ruining his happiness, because I can't control my feelings."
"Don, you can't control your heart."
"Well, I'll have to figure out a way,there is no other choice! Dad already knows something is wrong. I can't keep avoiding him, by lying to him. The guilt about the lies, and how I feel about Melinda is getting unbearable,"
Don, paused for a moment, the conflicting emotions visible on his face,"I can't even look my own father in the eye anymore. Now, once again, Dad's never to know anything about this,do you hear me Charlie?"
Charlie, nodded in agreement while studying his brother's face. "You really do love her, don't you?"
Don leaned against the car and starred at his feet. He was a little surprised by his brothers directness.
"I've tried so hard to deny my feelings. But yes Charlie, I do love her."
"Does she feel the same way about you?" Charlie asked cautiously.
"No!" Don yelled. "She has no idea how I feel. Besides she loves Dad,you know that. Anyone with eyes can see Dad's her whole world, and she is his and that's the way it has to stay.
"I'm sorry Don, Charlie said .You know you don't have to be handling this on your own."
"Why are you being so good to me Charlie? Don asked. Why aren't you angry at me or disgusted by what I'm feeling for Melinda."
"Why would I feel that way Don?" Charlie asked looking baffled. "You can't control your feelings,you can only control, if you choose to act on them, And all you've been concerned about is keeping your feelings secret, to protect Dad and his relationship with Melinda."
"Well, I love Dad and it's the right thing to do Charlie."
"Well, I love my brother, and not letting him go through this alone is the right thing to do."
"This looks serious boys is everything Okay?" Alan said, surprising the both of them who hadn't seen their father or Melinda approaching.
"Nothing major Dad, just shop talk" Charlie said glancing over at Don.
Don in that moment felt like the little brother, and Charlie was looking after him, "Yes it's a new FBI case,I've asked Charlie to help me on."
TBC