A perfect night, Liam thought as he walked down the hallways of Beacon Hills Medical Center, thinking about his date with Scott the Friday night before. The two went to dinner at Leon's Pizza, and then made out during a movie. This was followed by a quiet walk through the city park where the made out on a park bench and ended with the perfect goodnight kiss, which turned into a make out session on Liam's porch.

There was no mention of werewolf life, though Liam could tell that Scott was making an effort not to mention it. It wouldn't have bothered Liam if Scott did discuss his life as a werewolf, but he figured Scott was still worried about Liam's commitment to dating a guy in his condition. It was a sweet gesture, but Liam knew he would have to continue to prove himself to Scott.

It was Saturday and Liam was just completing his volunteer shift, a gig his doctor step-dad got him over the summer. At first Liam considered it punishment for going ballistic on his former coach's car and getting expelled from his previous school, but over time Liam realized how much his volunteer work was helping his anger management. He spent a lot of time with the newborns and in the geriatric unit, two places where getting angry would cause more harm than good. Liam loved rocking the tiny babies to sleep and listening to the elderly tells him stories of their youth. Both things got him out of his head and reminded him of what was most important. However on this day he didn't need cute babies and old people to remain him how awesome his life was turning out. He was dating Scott McCall, and as Liam rounded the corner of the hallway he was going down, there was Scott.

"Scott," Liam said excitedly. Scott was coming out of a door and talking with his mother. Liam only knew who Scott's mom was because he had seen her at a couple of their games. She and Scott looked like they were having an intense conversation but as soon as Scott heard Liam's voice the conversation was over.

"Liam," Scott said surprised. "What are you doing here?" He walked over and gave Liam kiss.

"I volunteer on Saturday mornings," Liam explained. "What are you doing here?" Scott motioned to his mother who walked over with a big smile.

"I was just bringing my mom some lunch," Scott said. "She's a RN in the ER."

"Hi, I'm Melissa," she said." Scott's told me so much about you." Liam all of a sudden felt himself getting anxious and really wanting to impress her. Melissa was beautiful and Liam could see where Scott got his sweet smile from.

"Hi," he answered back excitedly, a little bit too excitedly he thought. "My dad's a resident in the ER."

"Oh really, I don't think I've met a Dr. Dunbar," she said confused. Liam chuckled.

"Dr. Hinson, he's my step-dad," Liam explained. "He and my mom got married when I was seven. He adopted me but I decided to keep my bio dad's last name."

"Oh, sorry to hear that," Melissa said sincerely. She rubbed Liam's arm, the same way Scott did when he told him his sad story.

"Well it was a long time ago and Joe, Dr. Hinson is really the best dad ever," Liam boasted. "He is the one who got me this sweet gig." Liam said and tugged on his not so flattering red oversized volunteer vest, which had his name embroidered on the front in big yellow block letters and the word volunteer in the same fashion on the back. Scott and Melissa both giggled.

"Well Dr. Hinson is a great addition to the hospital ER," Melissa said. "In fact I do remember him telling me his step-son played on the team with Scott, but I just amused it was Charlie Bolton."

"Yeah, yelling after a black guy and calling him dad has always thrown people off," Liam joked, which made Scott and Melissa laugh.

"Well I've got to get back to work," Melissa said with a sigh. "Scott we'll finish our talk later." Scott groaned. "Hey" Melissa said giving him a mom look and pointing a warning finger. Liam smiled at the exchange but the look on Scott face told him whatever they were talking about Scott wasn't interested in finishing the conversation.

"What's wrong," Liam asked Scott after Melissa rounded the corner. Scott's furrowed brow relaxed as he turned his attention to Liam.

"Nothing," Scott said and put his arms around the smaller teenager.

"Does it have anything to do with something in the morgue," Liam whispered so that no one could hear their conversation, just in case it was werewolf related. Scott's face turned concerned.

"No why would you ask that," he questioned. Liam grimaced.

"Because you two just came from the morgue," Liam said pointing the sign on the door that he saw Scott and Melissa emerge from. Scott looked over at the door.

"Oh no my mom had to drop some chart or something off with one of the techs," Scott replied after a short hesitation. He smiled sweetly at Liam, but the smile turned into an intense stare.

"What," Liam asked feeling uneasy.

"Let's go find a supply closet and you know," Scott suggested with a sly smile. He voice was low and sexy. Liam's knees grew weak at the thought of doing whatever Scott had planned in the dark, cramp space of a supply closet. He looked around to see if anyone was watching them but there was no one in sight.

"I don't know," Liam protested half-heartedly. Scott leaned in but instead of going for Liam's lips he dove into the nape of Liam's neck, the best spot for changing people's minds. Liam sucked in a gulp of air at the touch of Scott's soft, warm lips to the sensitive, exposed skin. Scott's warm and rough hands found their way underneath Liam's heavy polyester vest and the t-shirt he was wearing, lightly touching the skin on Liam's waist.

"You're driving me crazy," Liam breathed heavily. His eyes were closed tight as he tried to contain his composure. It wasn't working.

"That's the point," Scott's hot breathe against Liam's skin him shiver all over. Liam pulled away abruptly. He stared a hot and bothered Scott down with lustful eyes. Without a word Liam smiled, grabbed Scott's hand and pulled him down the hall.

An hour later the two boys emerge from the North wing supply closet. They quietly giggled while adjusting their clothes and making sure they weren't seen. Standing in the hallway Scott grabbed Liam hand and pulled him close. Liam couldn't get over how Scott seemed unable to keep his hand off of him. In the closet Liam knew Scott was desperate to do more than just heavy-petting action and fiercely making out. Liam really wanted to have sex with Scott and knew it would happen soon, but it would be his first time and having sex in a closet, though exciting would be better on the 4th or 5th time not the first. Plus knowing about Scott's relationship with Isaac and how sexual it was kind of made Liam self-consensus.

"You're amazing," Scott said breaking away from a kiss. "I mean I can't believe how well you're dealing with all of this."

"Well it is a lot of making out, but I just make sure to keep my lips thoroughly moisturized," Liam joked.

"Very funny," Scott replied. "You know what I mean." Scott became very serious and lowered his eyes.

"Scott, everybody's got something," Liam said lovingly. "I've got a dead dad, you've got a bad case of dude-PMS." Scott laughed. "I get it won't always be peaches and cream, but I'm willing to see how this goes if you are." Liam wanted to say more, and had every intention of asking Scott to be his boyfriend but the sound of his step-dad calling his name made him loose his train of thought.

"Dad," Liam called out as he turned toward the older gentleman. Dr. Hinson was a handsome guy, lean yet muscular who towered over everyone he came in contact with. Liam hadn't planned on introducing Scott to his father just yet, because of how intimidating the man could be.

"What are you still doing here, son," Dr. Hinson was smiling, but knowing his dad Liam knew he wasn't too thrill to find his son making out with a random guy in the middle of the hospital hallway. Of course the doctor was proud to have a gay son, but as a former military man public displays of affection weren't so easily tolerated, no matter the sexual orientation.

"Yeah I ran into Scott," Liam said then gave his dad a "be cool" expression, but Dr. Hinson wasn't much for being subtle.

"And hung out in the hospital for two hours after your volunteer shift," Dr. Hinson questioned. Liam was turning red with embarrassment.

"Sorry sir," Scott interjected. "We were up on the roof. It's my mom and mine's favorite place in the city, actually." He finished with a smile.

"Your mom,"

"Melissa McCall, sir," Scott clarified.

"Oh of course," Dr. Hinson said. "Melissa is amazing. Possibly the best nurse I've ever worked with." Scott smiled with pride. Dr. Hinson seemed to relax which was the sign that Liam should too, until his dad said. "Scott you should come by our house tomorrow night for dinner."

"Dad," Liam protested, but Scott interrupted.

"I would love to, Dr. Hinson," He said giving Liam a slight shoulder nudge.

"Perfect. We'll see you at 7," Dr. Hinson. "Liam I'll see you at home tonight." It wasn't a question but a demand.

"Yes sir," Liam replied as he dragged Scott away fending off any further embarrassment.

With the whole afternoon left to themselves the boys decided to go to a local coffee shop where students hung out, but as they pulled up there was a large crowd in the parking lot.

"What's going on," Liam said as Scott stopped his motorcycle and the two took off their helmets. Scott had an intense look on his face. As they walked up they noticed the sheriff's deputies and a CSI unit. Liam saw Mason and called out to him. Mason quickly rushed over.

"They found a body in the men's room," he exclaimed. "It's crazy the guy was like, like."

"Mummified," Scott stated. Both Liam and Mason looked at him in surprise.

"How did you know that," Mason asked. Liam also wondered how Scott knew what happened, but his line of questioning wouldn't be appropriate for current company. Scott looked at the two younger teens.

"I, I heard something about it at the hospital before we left," he stammered. "I didn't realize it was here though." He smiled at them. Liam melted instantly but Mason didn't seem convinced.

"Hey Scott," Stiles voice came from the crowd. They all looked over at him. He was waving his hands franticly.

"I'll be right back," Scott said then walked off.

"He's lying," Mason proclaimed as soon as Scott was out of ear shot.

"Will you be quiet, he can hear you," Liam said grabbing his friend's hand and leading them away from the crowd. Mason snatched away.

"What are you talking about, I can barely hear myself in the crowd," Mason protested.

"Just keep your voice down," Liam begged.

"Whatever, your boy, is lying," Mason reaffirmed. "He knows something about that body."

"How would you know," Liam asked though he knew the answer. Mason could always tell when someone was lying.

"Let's see, he hesitated when he explained himself, he wasn't even bothered by the idea of a mummified guy in a coffee shop bathroom, and he gave you that goofy smile he always gives when he's lying," Mason explained. Liam had heard the goofy smile theory from Mason before when Scott would cancel on Liam or show up late for stuff. Before Liam just shrugged it off as Mason being overprotective of his best friend, but now that he knew the truth about Scott, Liam realized that Scott was most definitely lying about all those things.

Lying before Liam knew the truth was fine, but lying after didn't sit well with Liam. He didn't know what to think, and what sucked most he couldn't ask Mason because Mason had no clue about the world Liam had stumbled into. He couldn't burden Mason with the truth, plus he didn't even know if it was his place to. He never signed a contract and was never warned never to speak hell he didn't even have to pinky-swear not to tell. Liam guessed that if he did everyone in the werewolf circle would just deny it, or they all figured other would think Liam was going crazy.

"So are you going to call him out on it," Mason asked intensely. Liam grunted in frustration.

"You know what Mason, not everyone has an agenda," Liam snapped and walked off. As he walked away he saw Scott walking toward him.

"Hey I have to go," Scott said. "Can Mason give you a ride home?" maybe when I'm not pissed at him, Liam thought.

"What's going on," Liam asked concerned. Scott smiled sweetly and planted a kiss on Liam's forehead.

"It's nothing, Stiles just needs my help with his Jeep. It's stalled around the corner," Scott said then ran off. "I'll see you tomorrow." Liam gave him a weak smile. He just possibly lied to my face and didn't even flinch doing so, Liam thought.

"You're right Dunbar, not everybody has an agenda but I can tell by your posture you certainly do," Mason said as he walked over. Liam furrowed his brow and pursed his lips as he thought of what to do. He didn't want to call Scott out, it wasn't his place. But at the same time he didn't want Scott to think he could lie to him. He could go to one of Scott's friends but there was too much loyalty there.

"Mason how full is your tank?"

Two hours later Liam and Mason found themselves at the vet clinic where Scott worked. They followed Stiles and Scott to an old, abandoned building where they picked up a very gorgeous, very intense looking guy, who was probably in his mid-twenties. Then they followed them to the hospital. Stiles pulled into the loading bay where the corner's van often goes to pick up and drop off bodies, and now they were here. The whole time Mason and Liam followed the other boys, Mason was going on and on about how this whole situation was just like some documentary he watched about the mob. Liam kept silent, trying to figure out his next move and feeling guilty about following Scott.

"Hey Mason why don't you go home, I'll go inside alone," Liam said after 20 minutes or so of waiting.

"Are you kidding me," Mason protested. "I've been driving for two hours, Nancy Drew , I'm not leaving until I find out what's going on."

"Mason I'll tell you later what's going on, okay I promise," Liam begged.

"Liam you're my best friend," Mason said sincerely. "I can't just leave not knowing if this guy is going to break your heart." Liam sighed heavily. He and Mason had been friends for so long Liam couldn't remember. Mason switched schools just so Liam didn't have to go to a new school by himself. Liam knew at some point he had to tell Mason everything, but whatever was happening inside that clinic, Liam couldn't bear the thought of his best friend getting hurt.

"Thanks, man. I'm really grateful for you, but I really need to go in alone," Liam said and got out of the car. Mason hesitated, but drove off, yelling out the window that it better be something good. Liam walked over to the front entrance of the clinic. The door was locked and all the lights were off. The sign said the clinic stayed open until 3 p.m. on Saturdays but it was only 2 p.m. Also Liam and Mason saw Scott and his friends drive around back. Liam decided to sneak around back.

There he saw Stiles' jeep and Lydia's car. He went up to the back door expecting it to be locked but when he pulled the door came open. The area he walked into was dark but he could hear muffled voices from the other side of the wall. Liam crept in as carefully as he could. However when the door shut a loud eruption of barking went off. Apparently Liam walked into the kennel. The sound took him so off guard he stumbled. Suddenly he felt two heavy and firm grips on the back of his neck and his arm, and he was being dragged like a ragdoll into another room. Liam's heart was beating so fast, and the adrenaline was putting so hard, his first instincts were to punch out, which he did, hurting his knuckles on the firm body of his abductor. After a few minutes he found himself being dragged into what looked like a surgical room. As his eyes adjusted to the bright light he looked around at the people stand in front of him; Lydia, Malia, Kira, Stiles, a man he'd never met before and a very surprised looking Scott.

"Liam what are you doing here," Scott asked. He walked over. "Derek its fine let him go." The tight grip was suddenly release from Liam's neck, which ached. Liam looked up at who he now knew was in fact Derek Hale, the werewolf who bit Scott. The older man gave Liam a very intense very angered look. Liam backed away in Scott's direction keeping his eyes on Derek, but in doing so he didn't notice the table he was running into.

"Ouch," Liam said as he knocked into the surgical table. Liam looked down to see what he had bumped into, what he saw freaked him out even more; the dry, cracking face of a mummified dead body. Liam back up quickly almost falling over, but Scott caught him, and cradled him in his arms. "What the hell is that," Liam demanded still looking at the body on the table.

"It's a mummy, duh," Malia said.

"Why is it here," Liam further demanded. He pulled away from Scott. "What did you do?" this time the question was directed at Scott who seemed hurt by it.

"He didn't do anything, none of us did," Stiles protested. "We're trying to figure out what happened."

"But why is it here in a vet's office. It should be at the morgue or a coffin," Liam said.

"Dr. Deaton is helping us figure out what happened to him," Kira said in an assuring tone. Liam looked at the black man he had never met before. He was much older than everyone else, including Derek, possibly in his forties. What Liam noticed the most about Dr. Deaton was how calm he was, he stood so still, staring at Liam it was as if he were a statue.

"What did happen to him," Liam asked, finally calming down.

"Him," Stiles asked. "You can tell it's a guy." The mummy on the table had zero fat left on its body. His was positioned on its back with the arms close to the chest. The face seemed pinched up and the eyes that protruded from the skill were glassy.

"Yes his facial bone structure is larger than a woman's; also his pelvis is taller and not as wide as a female's," Liam explained.

"I wonder if the other one is a guy," Stiles asked but his question was directed at Dr. Deaton. "That would at least give us some kind of pattern." Deaton nodded.

"Another guy," Liam questioned.

"Yes two victims in two weeks so far," Stiles said. Liam glared at Scott, who looked mortified.

"Well you were supposed to be the second," Malia stated. Everyone in the room groaned expect for Deaton.

"Babe, haven't we had long discussions about what to say and when to say it," Stiles said to the girl.

"Look I'm the one who said we should have told him but no one would listen to me," she snapped back. Liam glared even harder at Scott who hung his head in shame. Liam couldn't believe what he was hearing. He turned on his heels and stormed out, avoiding bumping into Derek.

"I told you dating him was a mistake," Liam heard Derek say before he flung the back door open. Outside the warm afternoon breeze was a welcomed relief to the stale and cold surgery room of the vet clinic. Liam took a deep breath as he felt the anger inside of him building.

"Liam wait," Scott called out. Liam spun around at scowled at Scott.

"For what, you to lie to me some more,"

"I wasn't trying to lie to you Liam I was trying to protect you," Scott explained.

"Well then you never should have agreed to go out with me in the first place Scott," Liam shot back. This made Scott angry.

"Hey I gave you an out," Scott shouted. "I told you if this was too much for you, you didn't have to." Liam cut him off.

"Don't you dare blame your lying on me," Liam screamed back. "I told you I wanted to be with you. I said I could handle it. Two mummies Scott? Two, and you were never going to say anything."

"I was trying to keep you safe," Scott protested.

"You were trying to keep me out," Liam argued. Scott started to speak but stopped. Liam could see a hint of red glowing from Scott's alpha eyes. Liam's heart was beating so fast it felt like it would break out of his chest. He was so angry and everything looked like a punching bag. He knew the only thing keeping him together were his meds and his breathing exercising that had become second nature to him. Taking a deep breath Liam began to speak.

"Scott, this is a part of who you are," he said in a slow, steady voice. "I want to be a part of your life, all of it." Scott looked at Liam with sorrowful eyes. It looked as if Scott was about to cry, which in turn made Liam want to cry. Liam hated crying in front of people and he refused to cry in front of Scott. "Look when you can handle it why don't you gave me a call," Liam spat and walked off angrily.

Chapter 4: Scott tries to savage his new relationship with Liam, but can he trust Liam with the craziness of his world?