Little bit on the shorter side but I have major tooth ache so I hope you understand. Also, the whole Austin & his dad thing will be explained a little later on. Never the less I hope you enjoy :)


"Austin, I need you here right now." Austin dad said over the phone.

"Dad! I can't."

"This is a business emergency."

"It's like 8pm, what could possibly be happening?" Austin asked.

"Why don't you just do your job for once. A client wants their car delivered now."

"Then ask Gavin to do it!"

"It's late."

"Wow.. So it's okay for me to drive halfway across the city at night but its not okay for him?"

"Austin, it's not like that!"

"Then what's it like? You know what, I quit. I don't need your shitty job."

"What are you talking about?"

"You know exactly what I'm talking about.. no wonder mom left you."

"Hey, don't you talk to me like that!"

"Why? Cause you're my dad. You haven't been my dad for years."

"Austin if you quit now you're never getting this job back."

"That's fine by me." Austin hung up.


"I didn't know who else to call." Ally sighed.

"Alright, alright.. calm down.. what's wrong?" Austin asked.

"It's Charlie… Paul took him away." She took a deep breath trying to hold in the tears.

"What do you mean took him?"

"He found out about the debt.. and you.. and he just took him." She was shaking.

"He can't just do that.. can he?" Austin raised an eyebrow.

"I couldn't stop him.. he's going to take him away from me." She looked down.

"Hey.." He grabbed her shaky hands. "Your that kids mom, he won't take him away."

"He will, because he can't stand the thought of me being happy."

"I'm sure that's not true Ally."

"It is! He's allowed to date as many people as he wants, but as soon as I have feelings for someone else he does this."

"Feelings for someone else?" Austin asked.

"I'm confused Austin… part of me thought I really liked you."

"And the other part?"

"Was screaming that you were just like everyone else.. I don't know why I called you and not my parents." She shrugged.

"Maybe because you love me?" He asked and she remained silent. "Cause I think I love you.."

"That's crazy Austin, you don't know me."

"Is that why you insisted we get divorced? Because we don't know each other… as far as I'm concerned you don't really know a person until you marry them.."

"The circumstances were awful."

"If I hadn't have offered you a drink, do you really think you would have talked to me? I know we were both stupid and drunk, but I'm glad it happened.. because if it really was just a one night stand then I would never have seen you again." He sighed. "I'll help you get Charlie back, alright. I'll do whatever it takes, I promise."

"Thank you." She smiled a little.

"But.. I want you to tell me right now if there's something between us."

"I.. I don't know.."

"You either like me or you don't." He shrugged. Ally took a few seconds to think to herself, he was still holding her hands. He was looking down at her with anticipation. His mouth was twitching slightly, almost like he was going to say something else. She was a writer, but sometimes actions spoke louder than words, so she kissed him. He immediately kissed back and she could feel him smiling. "So I take it that's a yes?" He asked resting his forehead on hers. "I want to take things slow Austin.."

"We can move as fast as you like." He smiled. "Now, let's get you Charlie back." He gave her one quick peck before pulling out his phone. "Call Elliot." He said as he dialled a number. She picked up her phone and dialled her lawyer.


"Do you think he'll try and obtain custody?" Elliot asked.

"I don't know.. he wasn't very clear." Ally shrugged.

"Ally, if he does then it's going to be hard to make a case."

"What do you mean?" Austin asked.

"Paul is some big shot earning a lot of money. He's financially better off than you are." Elliot looked at Ally. "It's going to play a big role in this… and in most of these cases the boys usually want to be with their dads.."

"Elliot, I've had Charlie all these years. That's got to count for something." Ally sighed.

"It will, I'll make sure of it." Elliot said as the door went.

"I'll get it." Austin stood up.

"This is such a mess.. I never thought he would do this." Ally shook her head.

"What exactly are his intentions?"

"I really don't know.. jealousy?"

"Ah, so you've brought the rookie to help." Leanne smiled.

"I figured she could be useful." Austin shrugged.

"Hudson." Elliot stood up.

"Smith." Leanne smirked.

"I am not working with her." Elliot sat back down.

"Why not?" Ally asked.

"You two seemed friendly at our divorce." Austin looked between them.

"He's a total amature." Leanne folded her arms.

"At least I'm not some preppy stuck up bitch."

"Elliot!" Ally's eyes widened.

"Tell me Elliot, when was the last time you won a case?" Leanne asked.

"Come on!" Austin raised his voice. "Ally needs all the help she can get, and you two will work better as a team. You both are specialist in different areas, think of what you could do bringing that together."

"He has a point.." Elliot sighed.

"Austin a word please." Leanne grabbed his shirt and dragged him to the side. "Why are you actually here? Didn't you two just get divorced?"

"Yeah, but we're gonna make it work."

"Make what work?"

"Look, this isn't what you're here for. You are my lawyer, and I really care about her… I need you to win this case."

"Fine." Leanne sighed. "I suppose." She turned back to Elliot. "Let's see what you've got so far."

"Well." Elliot began messing around with some papers and Leanne sat beside him. Ally looked up at Austin and mouthed "thank you" to which he smiled.


"Ally try not to worry, if Paul tries to take it to court we'll be ready for him. Let's just wait and see what he has to say tomorrow." Leanne shook Ally's hand.

"Thank you for helping out."

"Anytime." Leanne nodded before heading out to her car.

"Call me as soon as you hear from Paul." Elliot said.

"Thank you Elliot." Ally wrapped her arms around him.

"It's cool." He smiled down at her. "Hey, she's pretty hot you know. Think I might go for it."

"Good luck with that." Ally said.

"I'll see you tomorrow."

"See you." She waved him off and shut the door.

"I should probably head off to." Austin glanced at his watch.

"I'm sorry."

"For what?" He asked.

"For doubting you.. I still think we made the right decision by getting a divorce, but I'm sorry."

"It's fine.. you know my mom kinda made me see sense. You were both right, marriage is a big thing and we're both still young."

"So what exactly are we then?" She asked.

"Boyfriend and girlfriend?" He laughed.

"Makes us sounds like teenagers."

"Partners?" He suggested. "I know it's just the start.. but I really want us to try."

"I'm kind of glad you offered me that drink." She smiled.

"Me too." He nodded. "Anyway, I better go."

"Can you stay?" She asked.

"Do you want me to?" He raised an eyebrow.

"I just don't want to be alone right now.." She looked down.

"Then I'll stay." He nodded. "But I'll take the couch."

"Okay." She smiled.


"I can't believe him! The nerve of some people."

"Dad, calm down.."

"I'm trying Ally, I really am."

"Austin's lawyer and Elliot have teamed up."

"Yeah.. thank you Austin." Lester nodded.

"Sure." Austin smiled.

"So he for sure wants to take it to court?" Lester asked.

"Looks like it… He's refusing to actually have a conversation with me."

"Honey.. you know me and your mom have had to move into an apartment. We aren't exactly good for money either. We have enough, but just enough."

"Look, money shouldn't matter. He's been with Ally for years, the court will get that." Austin added.

"I hope so son, I hope they do." Lester sighed.

"Maybe I should go talk to Paul or something." Austin suggested.

"Bad idea." Elliot said as him and Leanne entered. "If you two are for sure in a relationship and you go over there he'll just use it to his advantage."

"I feel like an idiot just sitting here." Austin sighed.

"I've been thinking, if you two are officially dating then technically Austin can also bring financial support." Elliot said.

"How much do you earn a year Austin?" Leanne asked.

"Uh.. I quit my job.." Austin face palmed.

"What?" Leanne's eye widened. "You know I am not a free lawyer right?"

"Don't worry, I'll pay you." Austin sighed. "I'll ask for my job back."

"You better hope you get it back otherwise things are going to get worse." Elliot said.

"He's my dad, he'll give me the job back." Austin nodded.


"No."

"Dad.. I know I said things I shouldn't have but please, I really need this."

"I warned you if you walked away then the job was gone." Mike shrugged.

"Can I ask you something?"

"As long as it's not for your job back."

"If you ever had to choose, would it be me or Gavin?" Austin asked.

"What are you on about?"

"If you had to choose between me and Gavin then who would it be?"

"Why are you asking me this?" Mike raised an eyebrow.

"You can't even answer the question.. I'm your son, not him. When he does something, you are proud of him… and when I do something you act like you couldn't care less."

"Austin, I'm not having this conversation with you." Mike looked back down at his work.

"Why? What did I ever do to you?"

"Austin leave please."

"Why can't you answer me?"

"I said get out of my office!" Mike stood up.

"Fine." Austin shook his head. "I'll see you around, Mike."