The next week flew by for Carson. His aunt and cousin were coming on Friday night when he was at rehearsal, so he did have a valid excuse for not being there to pick them up from the airport. And he also knew that he could pass of a long week and go to his room after dinner. He was also very happy when Harry announced that they would be having a couple of run throughs on Saturday to see where the problem area's were so they knew what to work on for the few days they had next week.

When they got home on Thursday, Rodney stopped in the entrance to Carson's room, causing Carson to run into him. "What?"

"Is that what I think that is sitting on your bed?" asked Rodney, still not moving.

"I can't see what is sitting on my bed so I couldn't tell you."

Rodney moved into the room, dumping his stuff on the chair as he crossed over to the bed to discover, yes, it was what he thought it was.

"Those should help a great deal with the plans I have for you tonight," whispered Carson as he came up behind his boyfriend. Rodney whimpered.

"Where did they come from?" he asked.

"Probably me mum."

Rodney quickly turned around. "Your mother went out and bought you lube and condoms!"

"Well, I did ask her to."

"You asked." Rodney sat down on the bed. "I don't think I will ever get the relationship you and you mom have."

Carson sat on the bed beside his frazzled soon-to-be-lover. "She knows how nervous me Aunt Mary makes me. And anything to take me mind off her would be wonderful."

"So, you just want to do this so you can forget about your aunt."

"No, that's just a bonus. I've been wanting to do this with you since the dance." He leaned in and started kissing and licking the very tempting neck that was right in front of him.

"Ah, I see. But," Rodney couldn't think of any objections he would have voiced as Carson found that spot that always made him loose his train of thought.

"Did you have something to say?" his whispered.

Rodney opened and closed his mouth a few times before he said, "Is the door locked?"

Carson smiled and went to lock the door. On the way back he took off his shirt, leaving Rodney will no blood flowing to his brain.

That night nether of them got much sleep. But they woke up the next morning very with goofy looking smiles on their faces.

Peg smiled when they came out for breakfast. She wisely said nothing about what she knew they were doing last night. "Mary's flight gets in at 4:30 so we'll probably be home before you two. I thought we'd pick something up on the way home, if that's all right. I thought you might cook either tomorrow night or Sunday."

"That's fine mum. Rehearsal might run late tonight anyways. I thought that maybe we could get something on the way home or one of the cast members might be bringing something in."

"I'm hoping that they will want to get to bed early and sleep in tomorrow so you boys won't have to see them until tomorrow night."

"Are they really that bad?" asked Rodney.

"Kayla is a very nice lass. You'll understand what we're talking about when you meet Mary," answered Peg. "Don't worry, she won't eat you."

Carson leaned over and whispered in Rodney's ear, "If you're good, I might though."

Rodney blushed and ducked his head.

"Did you have a good night?" John asked Rodney before English. His question was answered when he saw Rodney blush and duck his head. "Really? Wow, how was it?"

"I'm not going to tell you that!" was the answer.

"What aren't you telling John?" Carson asked as he took his seat.

"How was your night?" John then asked Carson.

To his disappointment, he didn't blush but instead got a rather large smile on his face. "Bloody brilliant, thanks for asking."

"Everyone in your seats. Test time to see if you learned anything about Catch-22. I want you all to skim through Ovid this weekend as that's what we're starting on Monday," Mr. Murry said before handing out the test.

At rehearsal, pretty much everyone had figured out that something had happened between Carson and Rodney and took udder delight in teasing Rodney about it (Carson wasn't all that fun to tease since he would just get a smile on his face and act all smug about it).

Today there were just working on the first act since Jon was going on a family trip for the weekend to New York to visit with Daniel's parents. It was their second run through and Carson was feeling a little devilish. He had just exited and went looking for Rodney.

"Rodney, can I talk to you about something?" he asked.

"Sure. I'm not on until the end of the act."

Carson led him down the hall and opened up a door. Rodney stepped through and then stopped. "This is the janitor's closet. Why are we in the janitor's closet?"

Carson closed the door and crossed over to him. "So I can do this," he answered as he grabbed onto the back of his head and brought their lips together. Carson had chosen this closet specifically since there was a vent that led to the stage where they could hear what was going on. Carson was currently half listening for the line when he knew they would have to go back.

"You don't know this town, Doctor. Practically everybody in Brooklyn needs a new face."

Carson pulled away. "Time to go back, luv."

"How the hell do you expect me to go back out there like this?"

"All you have to do is walk up the stairs and say charge. Put your frustration into that 'Charge.'"

Rodney glared at him and rushed back out just in time for his cue. Harry was very impressed with his line and said if he could do that all the time, it would be fantastic. Backstage, Carson smirked.

When they got home that night, they were surprised to find Peg sitting in the living room with two women and the three of them working on their second bottle of wine.

"There's my favorite nephew!" said Mary as she crossed over to Carson. She gave him a large hug and a kiss on the cheek. "And who is this strapping young lad?"

"This is Rodney. Rodney, I'd like you to meet my Aunt Mary."

"It's a pleasure," said Rodney as he stuck out his hand.

"Oh, there will be none of that," she said as she scooped him up into a hug. "How did you two lads meet?"

"At school," replied Carson as they all went back to the living room. Peg got up and went to the kitchen for another bottle of wine and two more glasses. She poured some for Rodney and Carson; the later of the two finishing it in one go. Rodney just stared and tried to be supportive without giving it away that they were more than friends. That plan was shot to hell when Carson placed his hand on his knee and gave a light squeeze to let him know he was all right, for now.

Thankfully, Mary didn't notice right then, but Kayla did and she gave Carson and a small grin and a wink. "Aren't you going to introduce me?" she asked.

"Oh, right. Rodney, this is me cousin Kayla. Kayla, this is Rodney."

Rodney nodded to the small red head sitting on the couch next to her mother.

"So, do you live close by?" asked Kayla.

Rodney and Peg exchanged a look while Carson took another gulp of wine. (It really was a shame the way he was drinking it.) "I'm actually staying here," he answered.

"Really? Oh, I hope we didn't kick you out of your room."

"It's fine. I'm sharing with Carson." Rodney didn't quite like the look that appeared on her face at that.

They continued with light conversation for the rest of the night. Rodney learned a lot about who exactly his boyfriend was. At the current moment he was talking with Kayla about why the Intelligent Design theory should not be taught in schools since it really wasn't a science. He was so engrossed in his conversations that he didn't think twice about putting his arm around Carson when he leaned in to him.

"Oh, and what's all this about?" asked Mary.

"What's what about?" Peg retorted.

Mary gestured to her nephew and Rodney. "Your son and Rodney."

"Oh, they're dating."

"Really? I never knew Carson was that way."

By now Rodney and Kayla had stopped their conversation and were listing in. Rodney tightened his hold on Carson who sat up a bit.

"Not that there's anything wrong with that. Kayla's father likes men as well," Mary continued.

Peg and Carson were astonished. "Uncle Kevin?"

"That's why we got divorced."

"But I thought he was with Kelly?" Peg asked.

"He is, but Kelly's male," Kayla said.

"You're okay with this?" asked Peg.

Kayla shrugged. "He's me da. He's happier now than he was when him and mum were married."

"How come you never told us?" asked Peg.

"We didn't know how you would take it. Kevin still wanted to be in contact with you two," answered Mary. "Oh, he would just love this! Carson, you have to call him and send him a picture of the two of you! He would just love it!"

Later, as Rodney and Carson were lying in bed, Rodney commented, "You're aunt doesn't seem too bad."

"I know. She really wasn't tonight. Maybe she's mellowed out."

"Your cousin seems nice."

"Aye, that she is. She's always been there for me when I needed someone to turn to."

When Rodney's hand started to wander, Carson placed his hand over and said, "We have rehearsal early tomorrow. And me aunt is in the next room."

"Damn. Does that mean no sex for a week? You can't just give me a taste and then not expect me to not want more!"

Carson leaned down and gave him a kiss. "We'll see. But not tonight. I think that everyone might be heading to Seattle tomorrow so they won't be home when we get back."

"I like how you think Mr. Beckett."