Hunter and Treyden loved being in a relationship together. Sure there were some haters, but the two lovers didn't care. At work, there was always respect, and in public, everyone would keep their comments to themselves. Harry knew of the relationship and brought Hunter and Trey in to remind them of the rules which were what Hunter assumed initially. The platoon didn't mind at all; they wished Hunter and Treyden the best. Hunter started going around and seeing his family and friends again but never his mother; he stood by what he said of not forgiving her, and everyone understood that he had good reason not to. Hunter hadn't yet told his family about being official with Treyden, though, officially they had been together for a month now.

It was the middle of June; Caitlyn and all Hunter's friends were graduating High School next week on Saturday. This week on Friday, they were having their end of the year party that Hunter recalled had been going on since the seventh grade. It was just a get together for them to celebrate the year being over and all still being friends. Hunter had been invited but said that since it fell on a night where he didn't get back to Treyden's until 6:30 almost. And knowing that Viola would be there, it was best he didn't come. Hunter did say he'd be there for graduation and just sit in the back with a pair of binoculars. Today was that Friday party, Hunter wasn't around Treyden since Hunter had to do a lot of driving around to deliver things to other bases.

Aside from Fort Draco, which was the main; there were stations in other towns. Smaller ones that acted as support bases like how it was overseas. A central base, then support ones around it. The bases around Draco were located in Berkton, Ughurst, Meatsville, Huntsmar, Outford, and Murdmount. The new recruits for Alpha Hooligan were finally placed where they should be; Hunter got most of his picks, so now the platoon had twenty-eight. The other platoons had different numbers, bringing the company number up to ninety-two. Hunter heard the rumor that two more platoons would be mixing with Plasma Fire to put them at one hundred and fifty total, that was the maximum for a company, so it worked out.

Hunter and Treyden went out on a few dates; they tried to do at least one a week whether it be going out to the movies or dinner. Usually, they were too tired to do anything else because of work, but on the off chance they got a second wind of energy; they would go to the shooting range; that was always a good time. Hunter was glad his day was over, it was 6:15, bit late clocking out but he was ready to get to Treyden's. The two agreed that they would wait a month before doing anything sexual and tonight marked the month of them getting together, so Hunter had something planned for them. Quiet dinner that he was cooking, movie that Trey had been dying to see and Hunter rented, then maybe a little intimate session before bed. The agreement was to wait and see if they were ready and settled with being together so that would be a conversation topic this evening.

However, getting to his truck, Hunter noticed Treyden wasn't there waiting but Theo and Andrew were standing by it and looking around. "Hey, guys, what's up?" Hunter asked.

"We're looking for Trey, he's been weird all day since lunch hour while you were stuck in Ughurst," Andrew informed which made Hunter a little concerned.

"Define weird?" Hunter questioned.

"It's hard to say. Trey was all right, then at lunch, he got a call and didn't recognize the number, so he didn't answer it. The caller left a voicemail, and he listened to it. Afterward, he just left the mess hall, and we haven't seen him since," Theo voiced sadly, a sign for Hunter to understand that they were worried about Treyden too.

"We came out here to see if he went to the truck but we've checked around and nothing, plus he won't answer calls. We're getting ready to let Harry know," Andrew added in.

"Give me a minute. My phone died three hours ago, and I was texting him until then. My charger has been here in the truck. If he doesn't answer me, we'll let Harry know something is wrong," Hunter stated firmly as the two friends nodded in response then Hunter unlocked the truck and grabbed his charger, he plugged in his phone and gave it a few minutes to charge then power on. Hunter waited to see if he'd get any texts in that were delayed. Finally, he dialed Trey and waited for a pickup.

"Hello?" came a cracked tone answer after five rings.

"Babe? Where are you?" Hunter replied with worry; he knew that sound. It meant Trey is or had been crying recently.

"I-I'm back...ho-home. I left around 1:45 pm by bus," Treyden responded while sniffling.

"Why did you leave early, what's wrong? Are you not feeling well?" Hunter considered curiously.

"N-No, I'm...not sick. I just...Can you come to the house and I'll...tell you when you get here?" Treyden questioned softly.

"Of course, I'll be right there. Give me twenty minutes, okay?" Hunter enlightened.

"Okay. See you when you arrive. Bye," Treyden said, and then the call ended as Hunter looked at Theo Andrew.

"He left work at 1:45, took the bus home. Says he's not sick but he's been crying or still is, I'll keep you guys posted," Hunter said as he got in the truck and turned it on, then unrolled the windows to let it air out some. Theo and Andrew nodded as the stepped out of the way and Hunter backed out and headed for Trey's house.

(Fury Residence)

As soon as Hunter parked with the vehicle off, he hurried into the house to see Treyden on lying on the couch with tears falling slowly. Hunter shut the door to the room and quickly moved beside his boyfriend to hug him. Once in Hunter's arms, Treyden started crying more.

"Baby, what's wrong? Talk to me? Did someone at work say something to upset you because Harry told us we could report that to him," Hunter asked gently while trying to comfort Trey who shook his head and pulled back to wipe his eyes.

"No. No, it was nothing anyone at work said. I got a call at lunch from a number...I didn't recognize so I left it alone. Ten minutes later, there was a voicemail alert, so I listened to it and realized...the caller was...your mom," Treyden sniffled. Hunter's eyes widened. His mother contacted Treyden? And said some things to upset Trey enough to leave work early.

"What did she tell you? Tell me, Trey, or show me the voicemail if you still have it?" Hunter demanded politely. Trey got his phone out of his pocket and brought up the message for Hunter then handed him the device as Hunter put it to his ear to listen. Hunter couldn't believe what he was hearing; Viola was rude, offensive, disrespectful, and a complete bitch in her voicemail to Treyden. When the message was over, Hunter forwarded it to his phone and saved it. "Don't listen to her, baby. I started liking you when Audrey and I were broken up, and you began to want to be with me when I got back with Audrey. You had nothing to do with her and I breaking up, and none of what has happened since I came out is your fault. We made this choice together on mutual agreements," he assured.

"I-I know that Hunt but..." Treyden wept softly as Hunter shook his head.

"No buts. My...mother is just being a bitch, and that's all. I'll take care of it right now," Hunter declared as he kissed Treyden's cheek and handed him a few tissues to wipe his eyes and blow his nose, then Hunter helped Trey to his feet and led him outside to the truck. Hunter and Trey climbed in then put on their seatbelts. After Hunter had started the truck, he and Treyden were on their way to Berkton.

(Haddock Household)

Though it was meant to be a happy party to celebrate the friends about to graduate from High School, it wasn't the same without Hunter around. Difficult to believe it had been a month and a half since he left because his mother hurt him. Hunter said he wasn't coming tonight because it was a long work day and he knew Viola would be there.

"Wish he was here," Caitlyn looked down sadly. The gate to the backyard opened as two military officers walked in and right over to Viola. "What's going on?" Caitlyn asked with confusion rising.

"Are you Viola Haddock, ma'am?" asked one officer on the right.

"Y-Yes?" Viola replied. Without another word, the left side policeman brought Viola to her feet by holding her arm and then the second officer put her arms behind her back while cuffing them.

"Viola Haddock, you are under arrest for a hate crime against a member of the LGBT community, harassment, domestic abuse, and domestic violence. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say, can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed you. Do you understand the rights you have been given?" spoke the officer on the left holding her by the arm when the handcuffs were in place. Salvatore stood up and looked at Gregory now who sighed shaking his head as if to say; I told you this could happen.

"I understand my rights," Viola replied shakily.

"Wait a minute! Did something happen to Hunter?! Is he okay?!" Salvatore asked quickly, worried that something happened to his son.

The gate opened once more as Hunter walked through with Treyden. Theo and Andrew were next to Trey and led him to sit down as Hunter faced his mother. "You couldn't stop, could you?" Hunter asked firmly. "Well, that's fine because I know my rights and have them to fall back on. Since you continue to persist your never ending desire to hurt me until I snap, I've decided to use the ace up my sleeve by filing that report I made six weeks ago,"

"Hunter?! Are you having mom arrested? Now, I know things are tense between you two but-" Caitlyn started.

"Stay out of this. What she has done doesn't even cover tense." Hunter spat out coldly keeping his eyes on his mother.

"Hunter, what is going on? I don't understand," Salvatore stepped closer to Hunter now.

"So nobody knows what you did. Perfect, I'd be delighted to tell them. Or better yet; maybe you should tell them yourself. I think your voice will be enough," Hunter informed as he got his phone and hooked it up to a small speaker then located the voicemail Viola left on Treyden's mobile. Hunter hit play and turned it up a bit.

"I don't blame you for not answering my call; I know you don't know my number since my son hates me because of you. It's Viola, you know, the mother of the man you stole away. Why him! Why did you have to take him? Things were going just fine between Audrey and him, they would have gotten married and had children, and you took all that because you're so desperate to have their love. You're the one who provided the alcohol the night of his birthday, you got him drunk and acted wasted yourself to make him feel sorry for you and then you continued to lure him in until you got what you wanted. You made Hunter cheat on her! If you wanted sex that much you could have used one of those hookup sites or a gay bar. You ruined our family; Hunter wasn't bisexual until you came around. You raped him and forced him to be that way with you, and now you refuse to let him go so you can have your fantasies. It makes me sick that people like you exist. It's wrong, all of you are wrong and need to be removed. My poor Hunter is probably forced do to so much against his will so that you can use him as a-a cum dumpster. You hurt him; you brainwashed him into thinking he likes it, that you love him. Making him like you, getting him confused about his feelings when he assumed you were straight and waited for the moment to rape my baby boy. I hate you! You claim to be his best friend, but you took him away from his home and the people who love him. You condemned my son to Hell with your...unnatural desires. I hate you! I hate you! All of you people who want to be with the same sex deserve to be cast out on your own island to do those things. You better break up with Hunter and tell him to go home or else this will not be the last time you hear from me. Do you hear me?! You let my baby go, you have two days, or I'll call back until he's home!"

Eye widened, and audible gasps were heard after the voicemail played, everyone was able to hear Viola and how awful of a message she left for Treyden. "Viola. How could you? When was this?!" Sal demanded.

"This, Dad? That message was left today on Treyden's cell at lunch hour when I was stuck in Ughurst. Treyden was so upset he left work early, and I didn't know until I got to his house when Theo and Andrew said they didn't have any idea where he was. I refuse to talk to and see her, so she goes after Trey? Not happening and it stops now. I got the report I made from when you disowned, struck, and kicked me out six weeks ago," Hunter stated while pulling out a folder from his uniform. "I called officers to meet me here and arrest you," Hunter advised.

"Now," Hunter began again after a moment of silence while everyone settled with the news of Viola harassing and threatening Treyden about Hunter's sexuality choice. "As it stands you're looking at charges of hate crimes, harassment, gay bashing, domestic violence and abuse. Believe me; I got all the evidence I need plus screenshots of the text messages and e-mails you've sent him. I got copies of everything, including that voicemail. I can have these two military policemen escort you to the car and put you in holding until a court hearing starts," he paused. "Or I can put this away with Harry, and you don't get convicted of the things I mentioned before. It depends if you're going to stop being a petty bitch. So what will it be?" he hissed.

Viola lowered her head in defeat with closed eyes. "I'll stop. I'm sorry, I just...wanted my son back and was willing to do anything to take back the thing I said and did to you, Hunter. But I can see how far you'll go to have your way, so I'll stop,"

"You can never take back what you did and said. You can't undo what you said to me or that you hit me for being who I am. How far I'll go to have what I want? Do you think I wanted it to come to this? Me having you arrested to make you stop? What joy do I get out of this? That I watch, my mother get hauled off in cuffs that I ordered for her to be in because she couldn't just stop and accept that her son is bisexual and happy being so?" Hunter mocked.

"No," Viola shook her head.

"Then why did it have to come to this, Mom? It could have stopped the day I left this house, but you kept pushing, and now I've decided to stop taking it and pushing back. I know you don't want to accept this about me but for the record; I've been bisexual since I was thirteen, Mom. Some...kid cornered me in the bathroom and school and kissed me, and I liked it. Yes, I was confused about why, so I talked to Dad and figured out I'm not straight. It took some time to accept, get used to but I became comfortable with such. After I got with Audrey, I never worried about being bi because no one seemed interested so I let it be, but it doesn't change that part of me,"

"I just wanted you to forgive me and come home. I'm sorry for everything," Viola sobbed lightly.

"How do you expect me to forgive you when you keep hurting and pissing me off? It takes a lot of courage to stand in a room full of people and tell them you're not straight. Okay? But I did it because I was trying not to keep secrets from my family and friends. I've stayed this far away from you for this long because I'm TRYING to forgive you knowing you flip out quickly and say things you don't mean even when you say you mean them. But then you do stuff like this; harassing the hell out of my boyfriend to leave me, so I'll come back?" Hunter hypothesized.

"Wait, you two are dating now?" Eddie blinked in surprise with a few others.

"Yes, Treyden and Hunter have been dating for a month. Now hush," Andrew rolled his eyes.

"It won't make me come back; it's going to make me dislike you more. I hate the things you say and do because you hurt the people I care about and me. You even get mad because I go to Dad about things, like the bisexual revealing a few weeks ago and it does hurt that you get so worked up. It was hard to come out to everyone, especially you because I know you don't approve but I still did it; I wanted to be honest about things and hoped that even with your animosity on the matter, you would overlook it because you wanted me to be happy. That should...always outweigh anything else, is the happiness of your children," Hunter argued calmly.

"I know that you hate I go to Dad about everything, but is that an excuse for you to act out this way, so immaturely? I go to Dad because he understands and listens to me. Why did I go to Dad about joining the Army? Because he knew how bad I wanted to do it and you would never have listened to reason. You admitted that so don't try to deny such. Why did I only want to talk to Dad when RJ died? Because Dad knows what it's like to lose a friend in your arms on the battlefield. Why did I tell Dad about the bisexual thing? Because I know you don't like it and would never approve. I go to Dad because he doesn't judge or shoot me down immediately, he understands and helps if he can. You don't do that for me, and I think that's what hurts the most about knowing you're my mom; that I can't go to you because you won't listen and understand. Back on topic here," Hunter continued.

"You gave me and Caitlyn life from a love you and Dad have. Two people in love, right?" Hunter went on as Viola gave the nod to confirm his question. "Then what's wrong with me loving another male? There's...no difference between a homosexual relationship and a heterosexual one. It's two people who care deeply for one another. Yeah, I see your stance about not having a family but even that's wrong to assume. There's adoption, the chance to take in a child that was given up and doesn't have a home. Or there's surrogacy too. It doesn't have to be blood to be family. I've been in the military for three years, and I consider everyone on Plasma Fire to be brothers and sisters to me. A family is made up of the ones you would do anything for and they'd do the same for you. That is family, Mom, the people who are there for you always," Hunter described.

"I know you don't think it's right for two people of the same gender to have romantic feelings for one another. Alright? I've never judged you for disliking it, everyone is entitled to their opinion about different things. The point is, I don't give you shit for hating it, so don't give me crap for embracing and being a part of it. I'm not trying to make you feel bad or even do a complete one-eighty and suddenly support the LGBT community. You can hate it all you want, I won't take that right from you or tell you how to live your life, but don't do it me or anyone else. That's all I want from you. I'm not asking for your support or blessing on any of my choices but I will ask you don't take my right to make them and live my life the way I want to. I only ask for the same respect I give you. Can you do that?" Hunter hoped questioningly.

"I can and will, Hunter. I promise," Viola regretfully apologized to him.

Hunter exhaled softly as he looked to his officers, then his mother again. "Release her," Hunter ordered as the officer with the name tag; Roth moved behind and unlocked the handcuffs. Viola brought her hands around and rubbed her wrists before looking up at Hunter who still had a cold, angry look on his face. "Consider this your final warning to back off. I only filled out this report at the request of my worried and concerned commanding officer thinking I might be upset enough to use self-harm or suicide to escape the pain I felt being betrayed by you again. I had no intention of filing it formally with the authorities until you pulled this stupid shit and hurt Treyden with your childish assumptions which I denied and told you the truth about a few times now. However, you are my mother and I will always love you. Therefore, I'm letting it this go once,"

A sigh of relief was heard from a few who thought Hunter would have his mother locked up. "BUT," Hunter continued with a glare as Viola held her breath, "If you hurt Trey, me, or anyone else I care about...If this ever happens again, mother, I'll have you arrested, on trial, found guilty, sentenced, and in prison all within twenty-four hours of filing this. I would not attempt to test or challenge my ability and authority to make that happen. Do we understand one another?" Hunter dared.

"Perfectly. I'm...so sorry, Hunter. Can...we start over? Wi-Will you give me another chance?" Viola pleaded.

"I'm still pretty steamed about earlier. You show me you can do what I asked and then we'll revisit the idea of forgiveness and chances. I still don't want you contacting my boyfriend and I so I'm still having a temporary restraining order issued. If I want you to know something, you'll get it from Caitlyn or Dad. Officers Roth and Grayson, you may both return to the Berkton base and go home for the evening," Hunter informed as the two officers saluted him and Hunter returned it then they exited the backyard.

"Sorry I interrupted the party," Hunter looked to Caitlyn and his friends, minus Eddie and Drew while Hunter crouched in front of Trey with a soft smile. "See? I told you that all you have to do is let me know when something is wrong and I'll do anything to fix it and make you feel better. Ready to go?" he offered his hand.

"I know. But she's your mom and I didn't...want to be the cause of a problem between you two," Trey admitted putting his hand in Hunter's, then getting pulled to his feet while Hunter linked his fingers to Treyden's.

"Trey, you've known me for three years, babe. You know my mother and I will always have some kind of problem but as long as she's not hurting my family or the man I love then I don't sweat the small shit," Hunter told him then leaned in and kissed him lightly, Treyden kissed him right back before separating and Trey blushed a little. "Come on, let's get back to your house because I have plans made for us,"

"Y-You do?" Treyden inquired.

"Of course. Do you not remember what tonight is?" Hunter asked and Trey shook his head. "One month that we've been together as a couple and I intend to enjoy the evening with you the way we discussed if things went well for a month if you're up for it?" Hunter reminded as Trey's blush grew redder and he nodded to his boyfriend. "Then, let's get to your place and start...celebrating," he invited.

"No arguments here," Treyden replied as Hunter began leading him to the gate.

"See ya around," Hunter waved while going out of sight.

"I don't know what was being hinted at and I'm not sure I want to know," Drew stated.

"Hunter and Treyden haven't had sex so they could settle in the relationship first. If things went well after a month, they were going to have sex again. Hunter's making him dinner, setting up a movie, and intends to make love to Trey this evening," Theo chuckled. "Have a good rest of the night," he added while leaving with Andrew. It was a weird, angering, and fearful day seeing everything they learned and witnessed over the last half hour but one thing was for sure; Viola had been warned. In truth, all of them had. If anyone hurt Hunter or Trey especially, Hunter would do anything to fix the problem by removing it completely.