A/N: So, here is the second story in the trilogy that deals with Terry's family moving out of Gotham and to Central City. There is a reference to the episode "Revenant" from the series, which I did re-watch recently. That has inspired me to do some Willie Watt themed shots here that will be happening soon. For now, enjoy!
Here or There
Matty was sitting on his bed, looking at photo of himself, Dad, and Terry from his he was younger. He and Mary were leaving for Central City tomorrow and it wasn't until now that he realized that he was going to miss his big brother.
A knock came to his door.
"Yeah?" Matty asked.
"It's me, twip," Terry said.
"No room for dregs in here. Come back later."
Terry opened the door with a smirk on his face. "Nice try."
Matty stuck his tongue at him.
Terry walked in and leaned against the wall. "You okay?"
Matty scoffed. "Duh! Are you kidding?! We're going to Central City! It's gonna be totally schway!"
"Yeah. Yeah, it is. Just wanted to make sure you were okay. Ya know. Since the move is tomorrow."
"Yeah, duh. Leaving you here. What could be better than that?"
Terry smirked. He knew better. "Okay. Just wanted to make sure." He pushed himself off of the wall. "Good night, Matty." He headed for the door and started mentally counting in his head, 'Three. Two. One.'
"Hey, Terry?" Matty asked.
Terry smirked then sobered. He turned around. "Yeah?"
Matty stared to move awkwardly, "What's gonna happen to us? With me and mom leaving and you staying here?"
"Well, what do you mean?"
"I mean… how's it gonna be? Are we… are we still gonna be brothers or… or what?"
Terry walked over and sat down the bed with Matty moving to sit next to him.
"Remember what I told you about Dad?" Terry asked. "When we though a ghost was at Hill High?"
Matty thought back for a second, remembering how Terry told him their father would always be with them. He sighed, "Yeah." He growled at his behavior. He sounded too much like a kid. "Man. This is so stupid."
"What is?"
"Acting like a dreg! C'mon! It's gonna be awesome! Besides, I can't believe I'm gonna miss you!"
Terry chuckled then shrugged. "I don't know. I mean… I'm gonna miss you."
Matty paused then looked at his older brother. "Yeah?"
"Yeah."
"Why?"
Terry chuckled, "Because you're brother, Matt. And, heck, I love ya, kid."
Matty faked like he was gagging, "Ugh! Can you not?!"
Terry laughed.
Matty looked away then sighed. "You'll be okay, right? I mean… will I be okay, too?"
"Of course, you will. We both will." Terry put his arm around his little brother. "And whenever you need me, I'll be there. Always."
Matty looked up at him. "You mean it?"
"Yeah, I do. Here or there, no matter where you are, Matty: I've always got your back. I'll always be there for you and we'll always be brothers. Nothing in the world will ever change that."
Matty let his defenses down and suddenly wrapped his arms around Terry's core as tightly as he could. "I'm gonna miss you, Terry."
Terry hugged his little brother back. "I'm gonna miss you, too, Matt."
