I am so sorry for the delay… I have been at school doing the children's holiday… very fun BTW

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Russ and Darren walked slowly towards The Dog. Russ had to support his boss as they went, Darren wasn't very heavy but it was still more then he was used to. They stumbled up the stairs, giving passers by the impression of drunkenness. Russ and Darren entered the bar and approached the counter. Jack saw the state his son was in and came running over.

"What happened?" he asked urgently. Darren shrugged, not wanting to say.

"He got attacked by this gang that sometimes hang out around the SU bar." Russ sighed; he could understand why Darren hadn't wanted to share but knew full well that he should.

"Is Craig back!" Darren suddenly shouted. Most of the patrons in the bar turned and stared. "He ran off, he was chased. I need to find him!" Darren tried to break away from Russ, but he was held back and made to sit down.

"I'll go look for him," Jack said. Darren nodded in silence, worrying constantly about wither or not Craig was okay, what if they'd caught him? They could do anything to him; they could have even killed him if they wanted to. "Have you tried his phone?"

"I've tried his fucking phone!" Darren spat angrily, Jack literally stepped back from the anger in Darren's voice. Darren fell silent and looked down; Jack was surprised at the sudden change, at the almost hurt sound in Darren's voice. "Sorry." He murmured quietly.

Meanwhile….

Craig's phone just wouldn't work, he kept trying to get it to call Darren but it just wouldn't.

"You don't get great connection around here." Craig looked down, he had full bars. He had missed a call from an unknown number, but when he tried it no one picked up. "Have you tried calling the Dog? I bet they'd be happy to hear from you."

"I guess, but then I might as well just head back." Craig looked out side one last time before exiting. He walked quickly and kept looking back over his shoulders, making sure no one was following him. He turned the corner to the dog and walked the stairs. Pushing the door open there was the usual murmur of customers and shouts for the barkeeper's attention. He made his way through and in the living room. He saw Darren lying on the couch with a bandage wrapped around his arm and chest. He didn't care who else was in the room, he was just glad that Darren was safe. He ran over to him, wrapped his arms around his neck and kissed him. It was the sound of a smashing coffee mug that broke him from Darren. He looked up and saw four very confused and shocked people looking at him. It was Frankie who'd dropped the mug; she'd just walked in to the room. Craig went bright red, and saw that Darren had to.

"I want grandchildren!" Was all Frankie shouted as she left the room. Jack followed after her to try and calm her down. Craig had to try hard not to laugh; it was a funny first reaction to seeing your son kiss, well, your husband's son. Jake crossed the room and pulled Craig away, he glared at Darren, who nearly flinched from the anger in Jake's eyes.

"So you've gone through all the women in the family now you've started on the boys!" Came Steff's shrill and angry voice. "What's next? Jake?" Darren smiled; he looked at Jake and shrugged. Craig grinned at Jake's repulsion by Darren's joke.

"Just stay away from our brother, he's too young for you to ruin anything for him." Jake growled Steff nodded in approval.

"Hey!" Craig shouted. "I think I can choose who I want to be with, I don't need your protection." Darren smiled and so did Craig, at the looks of complete disbelief on Steff and Jake's faces.

End of chappie….

Once again I'm very sorry for the delay… I'd like to say it wont happen again but I'd probably be lying.

Any who R&R pwease.