Sunday afternoon
Eve was washing clothes at her sister's house when there was a knock at the door, she went to answer it. When she opened the door Max ran inside, Amy right behind her. She smiled. "Hey Randy come on in."
Randy came inside. "So how are things going here?"
"Good." Eve said.
"Do you have a minute I need to talk to you about something?" Randy asked.
"Sure." Eve said. They went to the kitchen and sat at the table. Randy sat across from her. "So haw have things been going for you? I heard about what happened with you new partner and everything."
Randy sighed. "Yeah that wasn't my best day and he wasn't making it any better."
"So I'm guessing that you want to talk about John?" Eve said and Randy nodded.
"First off I wanted to apologize again. When I was younger and I had these thoughts I was scared of telling my dad. He was so focused on me finding someone and starting a family. I didn't want to disappoint my dad by telling him I'm sexually attracted to guys."
"I can see why." Eve said. "Back then your dad was pretty scary."
"I thought I could hide my feeling forever." Randy said. "For a while it worked and I was happy with you. Then max and Amy came into our lives and everything felt right. Then I met him and all those feelings came rushing back. I tried to ignore them but it got too hard. It might be hard for you to believe now but I really do love you and the kids. I just didn't want anyone to get hurt."
"I know you love me Randy." Eve said. "And the kinds and I know that's why you didn't say anything. You're always going to be a part of their lives and mine too. I care about John too you know. Speaking of him have you heard anything from him?"
Randy nodded. "He came back yesterday."
"So everything is okay with you and him?" Eve said.
"Yeah and I wanted you to move back into the house." Randy said. "I'm going to stay with John but I'll still help with everything and if you need anything all you have to do is call me. I want to make sure you guys are okay."
Eve smiled. "Thanks Randy."
…
John walked into the police station and was met by Chris and the others. He was then pulled away by Chris. "What's going on?"
"Please tell me you're back for good because Randy has been snappy with everyone." Chris said. "You're dad gave him the weekend off so he would calm down. Man what is with you too? First you go off the deep end and now Randy. You guys really can't get along without each other, can you?"
John smiled. "I guess we can't." He looked toward his dad's office. "I'll be back in a minute." He said heading to the office. Knocking on the door he walked in. "Hey dad."
John sir looked up from his desk. "John, when did you get back?"
"Yesterday." John said. "I just needed to clear my head and clear up some other things before I came to see you."
"How are you?" John sir asked.
"Good." John said. "Being away with Matthew helped as usual and he told me that he will visit more often." He sat down in the chair.
John sir nodded. "Listen I'm sorry about everything that happened that night and after that. I didn't handle it right."
"You were right I never should have got involved." John said. "Not the way I did but I really do care about him."
"I know you do." John sir said. ""And whatever happens I'm still going to be there for you."
"I was with him yesterday." John said. "He told me everything that happened, the divorce and all."
"So does that mean you two are together now?" John sir asked.
"At this moment I'm not completely sure." John said. "He said that he was going to talk to Eve about everything today. We're going to meet up tonight."
"Well I hope everything works out for the best." John sir said. "And I really mean that."
"Thanks dad." John said. "So what's been going on here?"
"Same old same old." John sir said. "It's been a little crazy around here without you but hopefully you're home for good."
"Yeah I am but I don't think being here is the best thing for me." John said looking down. "I've enjoyed my time and everything but I've realized that it's not what I want to do for the rest of my life." He said looking back up. "Would you be upset with me if I were to get another job?"
"No." John sir said. "You're old enough to make your own decisions and live you own life. I know I've been giving you special treatment ever since your brothers left and I'm sorry. I just want you to know that I'm proud of you."
John smiled. "That really means a lot to me, knowing that you're there for me."
"No matter what I always will be." John sir said.
...
That night
John was unpacking in his bedroom when he heard Randy calling his name. Going into living room he saw Randy standing in the doorway. "Hey how did you get in here?"
"You gave me a spare key." Randy said closing the door. "So how did it go with your dad?"
"It went aright." John said walking into the kitchen. "I actually told him that I wasn't coming back. I've been working under his wings since I turned eighteen and I want to be out on my own." Grabbing two beers he joined Randy on the couch. "What happened with you and Eve?" He said handing Randy the beer.
"About that?" Randy said. "I told her that she could move back into the house. I hate the fact that she's living with her sister in that small house."
"So where are you going to stay?" John asked smiling.
"I kind of told her that I was moving in with someone else." Randy said. "And that someone was you."
"Really?" John said. "And what gave you that idea."
"I don't know." Randy said. "It just sort of came out. Why, you don't think it's a good idea?"
John shook his head. "No, it doesn't sound like a bad idea. I just didn't think you were ready for something like this. You and Eve just split up and I don't want to rush you into anything."
"You're not rushing me John." Randy said. "I love you and I want to be here with you."
John sighed. "I guess you can move in with me since you don't have anywhere else to go. I mean I would never let someone I care about live on the streets."
Randy smiled. "Yeah sure."
"Seriously though." John said. "I would love it if you were here with me."
"Great." Randy leans over and kisses John.
"And I love you too." John whispered against his lips.
…
Later john was watching TV when his phone rang. Randy was asleep and lying on his lap. "Hello?" HE said answering the phone.
"Hey how is it going?" His brother Matthew asked.
"Everything is great." John said. "And thanks for helping me through this. I could always count on you for everything."
"That's what brothers are for." Matthew said. ""And I was just calling to see how you were. Maybe we can all go out and do something together as a family. We haven't done that in a while."
"That sounds good." John said.
"I'll call you later." Matthew said. "Bye."
"Bye." John hung up the phone and looked down at a sleeping Randy. "Yeah everything is perfect." He said running his fingers through Randy's short hair.
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