This will be Chapter 15. Chapter 14 is finally done. I had a bit of writers block but I'm happy with how the chapter turned out.

This chapter might be factually inaccurate. I don't know how what I'm going to be covering in this chapter works in real life. While it is fiction I don't mind being corrected so if anyone feels a real need to correct me, leave a review or send me a PM and I'll make the necessary changes.

Tobias POV

It's been a few weeks since our lunch with Caleb. He called Tris a few days ago to let her know that he is in fact being relocated to Chicago for his job. Tris is happy. A piece of her broken family has been salvaged and I'm happy for her. Hopefully, Caleb and I can continue to get along. It's been almost a year since Tris and I met and it has definitely been the best year of my life. I don't wanna lose her. So much happened in my past and sometimes I'm still afraid that it will come back to haunt me one day. Unfortunately that day came sooner than I thought.

Tris is coming over soon. She decided to spend some girl time with Christina, Shauna, and Marlene. They've all become fast friends. I decided to spend my day off at home. Zeke had called but understood when I declined his invitation to hang out. I've been feeling on edge lately for some reason. Like something unexpected will happen and I'm proven right when my phone rings. I look at the caller ID and am confused to see what looks like a city or government number. I decide to answer.

"Hello?"

"Hello. May I speak with Tobias Eaton?" A man's voice says.

"This is he. May I ask who's calling?"

"My name is Craig Duncan and I'm the head warden at the Metropolitan Correctional Center here in Chicago. I'm calling in regards to an inmate by the name of Marcus Eaton. Your name and phone number was the only one listed on his file."

"I guess I'm not surprised by that. I'm his son and only living family member."

"I see. Well, I am calling to inform you that Mr. Eaton is gravely ill. We don't know how much longer he has, but naturally we don't have the authority to decide anything regarding his current state of health or what should proceed if he passes away. I read his file and am fully aware as to why he is here, but unfortunately seeing as you are his only next of kin, I am unable to contact anyone else."

"I understand."

"I would like to discuss with you in person as to what will happen next should he pass in the coming days or weeks. He has been seen by a doctor and is currently in the infirmary ward. When you come this doctor will also speak with you and give you a more in depth diagnosis for Mr. Eaton. I would prefer if you come by tomorrow if possible."

"I guess I can do that. What time?"

"I am available at 10 a.m. When you arrive just inform my secretary that you are there to see me and she will let you in."

"I will be sure to do that."

"Thank you, Mr. Eaton. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow."

"Bye."

I hang up and cover my face with my hands. I wanna scream but I can't. I don't know what to feel. I am confused, angry and frustrated. I was doing okay until this happened. A moment later I hear my front door open. I know it's Tris. I gave her a spare key not too long ago so she can come and go as she pleases even if she doesn't live here. I trust her completely. I sigh and get up from the couch.

"Babe! I'm here!" She calls out to me.

I try and smile to mask what I'm feeling as I meet her halfway and she leaps into my arms. I nuzzle my face into her hair and sigh.

"I missed you." I say.

I pull back and kiss her lips softly but desperately. She can tell something is wrong when she pulls away.

"Are you okay? What's wrong?"

"No, I'm not okay." I lead her over to the couch and she sits in my lap.

"Tell me." She says, looking deep into my eyes and caressing my cheek.

"Right before you got here I got a call from the prison where my father, Marcus, is at. They told me that he's dying and since I'm his only relative, only I can make any decision about his treatment or what would happen when he passes. He doesn't have much time left. Tomorrow morning I need to go speak to the warden."

"I'm so sorry Tobias. Do you want me to come with you?"

"As much as I want you there by my side tomorrow, I don't want you to have to step foot in that prison, much less have to see the man who made my life a living hell regardless of his current state of health. I think I'm gonna call Amar and see if he can go with me or at least give me some advice on how to handle this."

"Okay. I understand."

I sigh and grab my phone off the table as Tris gets off my lap. I dial Amar's number.

"Hey Four. What's going on?"

"Hey Amar. I need to talk to you about something important."

"Is everything all right?"

"It's about...him."

"I see."

"Yeah. I was informed that he's sick and doesn't have much time left and I have to go down to the prison tomorrow and talk to the warden and go and see him in the prison infirmary. I was wondering if you'd come with me. I don't want Tris anywhere near him even if he's incapacitated."

"Of course I'll go with you. What time?"

"I'm meeting with the warden at 10."

"Okay. I'll pick you up at 9:15, all right?"

"Sounds good. Thank you Amar, for everything."

"It's nothing, Four. I'm always here for anything you need."

"See you tomorrow then."

"See you then. Don't stress and try to get a good night's sleep."

"I'll try."

"Bye Four."

"Bye."

"You feel a little better?" Tris asks me.

"Yeah. I feel better knowing Amar will be with me tomorrow."

"So, even though you are Marcus' only family, does the warden know why he's in prison in the first place?"

"Yes, he does. He told me. My mother ended up divorcing my father after she left so she wouldn't have a say and obviously doesn't want a say as much as I wish I didn't have one."

"Are you gonna try and contact her to tell her about what's going on?"

"I know she won't care, but I probably should. I'll do it tomorrow after I see him and talk to the doctor that's treating him. I just wish I didn't have to deal with this."

"I understand, but you're strong and smart. Don't let him bring you down again."

"Thank you, my love. I'm sorry if this killed the mood and ruined our plans for tonight."

"It didn't. Nothing could ever ruin our time together. How about we order in and put in a movie?"

"That's sounds great."

"But first I have an idea."

I raise my eyebrows at her, curiously. "And what might that be?"

She gets up for the couch and holds her hand out to me. "You'll see. Come on."

I take her hand and get up as she pulls me upstairs to my bedroom. She points to the bed and I'm curious as to what she is insinuating.

"Take your shirt off and lay down on your stomach. I'll be right back." She leaves the room as I take off my shirt and toss it on the nearby chair and lay down on the bed. I hear her reenter the room and feel the weight on the bed shift just slightly. Suddenly I feel the weight of her body on top of me. Her hips situated directly over mine. Now I know what she's doing as she places her cold, but soft hands on my back and begins pressing her fingers and palms into my skin. I smell vanilla scented cream in the air.

"God, that feels so good." I say, my voice partly muffled into my pillow.

"Just relax." She says. I feel her fingertips glide over my skin tracing the flames on my back. Then I feel as one of her hands traces one of my scars. I've never let anyone touch me like this after what Marcus did, but when Tris is doing this I feel calm and safe. Finally, after a couple minutes of this I feel her fingers glide over the symbols on my back.

"Tobias James Eaton, you are the bravest, most selfless, intelligent, honest and kindest man I know."

She gets off of me and I sit up to face her. Her words make me smile and I lean in and kiss her gently.

"I love you. You know that, right?"

"I know, Tobias. I love you too."

I put my shirt back on. "Come on, let's go back downstairs and figure out what we wanna eat and put in the movie."

She smiles and takes my hand.

A/N: The last part of this chapter was somewhat inspired by chapter 30 of "New Life in Portland" by m1129 and chapter 91 of "You And Me Against The World" by Cloakseeker. The next chapter will be Tobias' POV again