Finally, I have finished this chapter. This is the one I've been wanting to write for ages, so I hope you like it! However, I've had a bad week and I tend to let my anger and frustration out in my writing...so I'm already preparing my hiding place from you all after you read this...

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Anyway, here we go...

By Monday, Nate's fever had broken and he was feeling a lot better. Logan felt comfortable enough leaving him with Mrs Knight so that he could go to work. He was still a bit hesitant as he said goodbye, but Mrs Knight assured him that he'd be fine and that she'd phone him if they needed to.

Kendall had to drag Logan away from the front door before he gave his son another kiss on the cheek. He was also afraid that if Logan gave his son another hug, he just wouldn't let him go again. Nate found it all very amusing and waved Logan and Kendall off from where he sat in Mrs Knight's arms.

"Logan, stop worrying. He's fine."

Logan nodded and stopped staring out of the window to turn to look at Kendall, "I know. I just worry about him."

"My mom will look after him."

"Yeah. Yeah, I know."

Logan kept himself busy throughout the day, spending a lot of time in the stock room. However, he was constantly phoning Mrs Knight to check up on Nate. Every time, he was ensured that Nate was perfectly fine but it still didn't stop him worrying.

Kendall came into the stock room before he went to lunch and he raised an eyebrow when he spotted Logan on the phone.

"Did you just come in here to make phone calls all day?" Kendall smirked.

Logan's eyes went wide and he quickly shook his head, "No, I—I was just checking on Nate. I have been doing work."

"I know, man. I was just messing with you. I'm meeting James for lunch now…You're going to take a break soon, right?"

Logan nodded and glanced around the room, "Yeah, I'm almost done in here…"

"Okay," Kendall smiled. "I'll see you after lunch then."

"Yeah, later. Have fun with James."

"Thanks," Kendall replied with a slight blush on his cheeks and then he left to go to the car that was waiting for him outside.

Logan finished jotting down what stock they needed to order and then he went to leave his notes in the office. He looked at the time and saw that he had ages until Kendall came back, so he decided to go out for lunch.

He smiled and waved at Dak as he went past the front desk and then went out to the car. He sat at the wheel for a moment, contemplating where to go. Then he thought about Carlos. Maybe he could go and see him? But Logan was scared that he was still mad at him. Maybe he could go and apologise? Carlos was at work, so he would be less likely to cause a scene and Logan might be able to explain everything that's been going on…He could tell him about Nate.

That thought scared Logan but he knew that it was something he had to do; something he should have done at the start. Logan just hoped it wasn't too late.

Logan gripped the steering wheel tightly in his hands as he drove the familiar route to Garcia's Bakery, pulling into the small car park and then nervously stepping out of the car. He shoved his hands in the pockets of his jacket as he stared at the building, trying to find the courage to go inside.

Once Logan entered the bakery, he instantly relaxed slightly. The smell and the cosy atmosphere were comforting and he couldn't help smiling when he saw Carlos behind the counter, tweaking the cupcake display.

"Hey Carlos," Logan said quietly, once he reached the counter.

The Latino looked up in surprise and a small smile appeared on his face, "Oh, hi."

"Um, how are you?"

Carlos wiped his hands on his apron and then stepped around the counter to get closer to Logan. He gave a small nod and smiled shyly.

"I'm good. How are you? Are you feeling better?"

Logan sighed, "Carlos, I'm really sorry about the other day…"

"Oh, no, it's fine. I should apologise for overreacting. Kendall explained everything and he said that he did ask you to get the beer. I should have believed you…"

Logan looked surprised, "He—He did? When did he say that?"

Carlos smirked and glanced over Logan shoulder. Logan frowned and turned his head, eyes going wide when he spotted Kendall sitting at the table in the corner, a tall and handsome brunette sitting beside him with an arm around Kendall's shoulders.

The blonde had already spotted Logan and had been watching them from a distance. He gave Logan a smirk and a small wave. Logan slowly raised his hand and gave him a wave in return. Kendall then turned to whisper something in his boyfriend's ear and then he grabbed his hand and pulled him up from their table.

Logan nervously watched them approach, glancing back at Carlos to see him smiling.

"Hey, Logie," Kendall grinned.

"Hey. I—I didn't know you'd be here…"

Kendall shrugged, "Well, James really likes this place."

Carlos was grinning happily at the compliment and Logan gave him an affectionate smile. He then turned his attention to James, recognising him from the many photo-shoots he'd seen in local magazines and advertisements.

"Hi, you must be James," he stuck out his hand to be polite.

"Yep, that's me. James Diamond. The one and only."

Logan raised an eyebrow and glanced at Kendall who was just rolling his eyes with an amused smile. Logan looked back at James when he continued talking.

"And you're Logan? I've heard a lot about you. You're the one with the kid, right? How is he?"

Logan and Kendall both stared at James with wide eyes and Logan's mouth dropped open.

"I—I…Uh…"

Logan could feel Carlos' gaze burning into his side and he couldn't bring himself to look at him. He felt terrible. He looked at Kendall desperately, hoping he would know what to do. But the blonde was still stood there in shock. Kendall gave Logan an apologetic look and he turned to James, grabbing his arm.

"James, we should go finish eating."

"Kendall!" Logan panicked, not wanting to be left alone.

But Kendall just gave Logan a pointed look as he led James away and Logan knew that he couldn't rely on Kendall to fix everything. He just had to tell Carlos the truth.

Taking a deep breath, Logan turned to face Carlos, his face dropping when he saw the hurt and confused frown on the Latino's face.

"Is it true?"

Logan bowed his head in embarrassment and bit on his bottom lip as he nodded, "Carlos, I'm so sorry."

"I—I don't understand. Why didn't you tell me?"

"I wanted to. I was going to tell you today…but…"

Carlos frowned harder, "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Logan nervously looked up at him, regretting it when he saw Carlos' sad eyes, "I wasn't sure how you'd react. I thought maybe you wouldn't want anything to do with me if you found out that I have a son…"

"You think I'm just some evil, baby hater?"

"No!" Logan quickly replied. "I definitely don't think that. Carlos, please…"

Carlos just shook his head and walked back behind the counter. Logan went to follow him but stopped when Carlos shot him a glare.

"I have work to do. You should go."

"Carlos, let me explain," Logan begged.

Carlos shook his head and turned his back on Logan, not wanting him to see the tears that were threatening to fall from his eyes, "You don't trust me, I get it."

"No, that's not—"

"Logan!" Carlos cut him off, turning to face him. "Just leave. Please? I can't do this right now. I'm working."

Logan sighed and stepped back, hanging his head, "Fine. I'll go."

Logan turned around and saw the customers staring at him from where they were sitting. They all quickly averted their eyes when Logan spotted them and he blushed bright red. He glanced over at Kendall once before he hurried out of the bakery and back to the car.

Kendall had watched everything, a pained expression on his face and feeling terrible. James was constantly apologising and Kendall had to keep reassuring him that it wasn't his fault.

He saw Logan exit the bakery and he leapt up from his seat, ready to go after him. Kendall looked back at Carlos with sympathy, sighing when he saw him rubbing fiercely at his eyes and wiping the tears on his apron before attempting to carry on with his work.

Kendall rushed out onto the street, just in time to see the car disappearing around the corner. Kendall groaned in frustration and ran his fingers through his hair, reluctantly turning away to go back into the bakery.

James was anxiously waiting for him and he jumped up when he saw the blonde.

"Kendall! Is everything okay?"

Kendall shook his head as he grabbed his jacket from his seat, "He was gone. I have to go back to work; hopefully Logan's gone back there…"

James nodded in understanding and pulled on his jacket, "I'll drive you back."

"Thanks," Kendall sighed.

Kendall took one more look at Carlos before letting himself be led out of the bakery by James. Yes, Kendall felt bad for how upset the Latino was but Logan was his best friend and he needed to check on him.

"You'll call me later?" James asked as he pulled up outside the ice rink. "I want to know everything's okay. I still feel terrible."

Kendall gave him a soft smile, "Yeah, I'll call…and stop worrying. This isn't your fault, okay?"

James nodded hesitantly, "Okay."

"Now, do I get a goodbye kiss?" Kendall smirked.

James grinned and licked his lips quickly before leaning forwards. Kendall wrapped a hand around the back of his neck and pulled him in for a soft kiss. He sighed happily and had to force himself to pull back so that they wouldn't get carried away.

"Thanks for lunch."

"No problem," James smiled, brushing a hand down Kendall's cheek.

"I'll talk to you later. I really have to go,"

James nodded, "Yeah, okay. Bye Kendall."

Kendall pecked James on the lips once more before he climbed out of the car and hurried inside the building.

He rushed past the reception but then doubled back and went up to Dak.

"Kendall," Dak looked surprised. "Is everything okay?"

"Have you seen Logan? Has he come back?"

Dak paused for a moment and then he shook his head, "No…I saw him go out, maybe half an hour ago? But I haven't seen him come back."

"Shit," Kendall cursed, racking his brain to try and figure out where Logan would have gone.

"Why?" Dak questioned. "Is something wrong? Do you want me to do anything?"

Kendall sighed and shook his head, "No. Everything's fine, don't worry. I'll just try and reach him on his cell. Thanks, Dak."

Kendall grabbed his phone out of his pocket as he walked back to the office and he dialled Logan's number. He leant against his desk, tapping his fingers against the wood and he groaned when it went to voicemail.

After three more tries, Kendall gave up; he had work to do. Maybe Logan had gone to see Nate? Kendall hoped so. He'd just have to see him after work.

Throughout the remainder of the day, Kendall kept checking his phone, hoping to have a new message or something from Logan. But he got nothing. There was still no response when he phoned him.

Kendall only got even more worried at around five o'clock when he got a phone call from Katie.

"Kendall, is Logan there?"

"No…he's not. Why?"

"Well, Mom had to go to work tonight and Nate's still here…"

"What?" Kendall exclaimed, sitting bolt upright in his chair. "He never picked him up?"

"No, he didn't. Where is he?"

Kendall sighed, for what felt like the hundredth time that day, and ran his hand over his face, "I don't know, Katie. Something happened; he's…he's a bit upset. Look, can you just look after him for another hour? I'll come and pick him up after work."

"It'll cost ya."

"Katie…" Kendall grumbled, really not in the mood for this right now.

"Thirty bucks."

"Ergh, whatever. Just look after him, okay? I'll be there soon."

"Later, big brother."

"Bye, Katie."

Kendall sat his phone back on the desk and leant back in his chair, biting on his bottom lip and gazing across the room at the desk that Logan usually sat at but was now empty.

"Where the fuck are you, Logan?" he mumbled under his breath.

Kendall took a cab from work to go pick up Nate. Katie answered the door and pulled him into the living room. Nate was sitting on the couch in front of the television and he was clutching the big and cuddly brown bear that Kendall had bought him yesterday – Nate wouldn't let him forget about the toy Kendall had promised him for taking his medicine. Kendall couldn't help thinking that he looked sad but his little face soon lit up when he saw Kendall and he jumped off the couch and ran towards him.

"Kendall!" he grinned, hugging his legs tightly.

"Hey there, Big Man." Kendall smiled as he picked Nate up and sat him on his hip. "You ready to go home?"

Nate nodded enthusiastically, "Uh-huh!"

"Katie, could you grab his bag? The cab's still waiting outside…"

Katie rolled her eyes and went to pick up the bag, "You still owe me, y'know."

"Yes, I know!" Kendall groaned. "I'll pay you next time I see you, okay? I promise."

Katie looked at him sceptically, "You better…Or I'll double it."

"I won't forget. Don't worry."

Katie nodded and followed her brother outside. Nate held his teddy bear in one hand while the other was clutching onto Kendall's shirt and he stared up at the blonde man.

"Where's Daddy?"

Kendall stopped walking for a moment and looked down at Nate, "Uh, Daddy's busy. You'll see him soon, okay?"

Nate gave a sleepy nod and then leant his head on Kendall's shoulder as he carried him the rest of the way.

Kendall was thankful that Nate slept for the short ride home but he was woken up when they got home and then he got cranky. He wouldn't let go of Kendall while he tried to pay the driver and then he fidgeted in his arms when they got out of the cab.

"Do you want to walk?" Kendall asked him. "Shall I put you down?"

Kendall put the small boy on the ground but that just caused him to stomp his feet and demand to be picked back up. Kendall rolled his eyes and did as he was told, his back starting to hurt as he carried him up to the fourth floor.

"I'm hungry!" Nate complained almost as soon as he was put on the couch.

"I'm gonna start making dinner now, okay?"

"I want food now!"

"Well you're going to have to wait!" Kendall responded, getting frustrated.

"I want Daddy!"

Kendall looked down at the boy and felt sorry for him. Kendall didn't care if Logan was upset; when he gets home he's going to kill him.

To get Nate to calm down, Kendall cut up an apple for him and let him eat that while he started on dinner. Yes, Nate complained about it being fruit – wanting a cookie instead – but Kendall told him that he could have one after dinner if he was good.

Nate sat in front of the television, surrounded by toys while Kendall rushed around in the kitchen. He decided to just shove some fish sticks in the oven and then cook the pack of frozen vegetables that he found in the freezer. He never was a great cook, that's why Logan volunteered to cook for them.

While Kendall waited for dinner to be ready, he sat on the counter and dialled Logan's number again. He wasn't surprised when it went to voicemail again. He decided to leave another message.

"Where the fuck are you, Logan? You better come home soon. This is getting ridiculous now. Nate needs you…I hope you're okay," he added before hanging up.

Nate was surprisingly quiet at the dinner table and Kendall felt uncomfortable since the little boy was staring at him the whole time.

"Nate, use your fork," he reminded the infant who was currently using his fingers.

Nate pouted and glared at Kendall as he picked up his fork and violently stabbed at his food. Kendall rolled his eyes and shook his head causing Nate to stick his tongue out. Kendall just raised an eyebrow and mirrored the action. That made Nate giggle and he stuck his tongue out again. Kendall laughed lightly and crossed his eyes to make the little boy laugh again.

Kendall loved hearing him laugh and was glad that he didn't seem to stroppy now, so they continued to pull faces at each other for the remainder of dinner.

Nate stayed at the table afterwards to do some colouring while Kendall washed up the plates. Kendall joined Nate afterwards and sat next to him, smiling at the bright pink cow on Nate' paper.

"That's very good."

"Thanks," Nate replied, followed by a big yawn.

"Aww, someone's tired."

"No! Not tired!"

"If you go get your PJs on, then I'll read you a bedtime story, okay?"

"Really?" Nate asked, his little face hopeful.

Kendall nodded with a smile, "Yeah, go on. Go get changed…and choose a story."

"Kay!" Nate grinned and climbed down from his chair, running off into his bedroom.

Kendall smiled after him and then cleaned up the mess he'd made at the table. Then he made his way into the bedroom to find Nate already lying under the covers, a book in his hands.

"Have you done your teeth?"

"Uh-huh," Nate nodded.

"You sure? Promise?"

"Yep. I promise."

"Okay," Kendall smiled, sitting next to him on the bed and opening the book.

As Kendall read the fairy tale, Nate tried his hardest to listen but he found his eyes getting heavier and it was getting harder to keep them open. Kendall waited until he heard his breathing even out. Then he gently pressed a kiss to his forehead and carefully climbed off the bed.

Kendall collapsed on the couch, completely exhausted. He had no idea how Logan did this every day. Kendall turned on the TV and flipped the channel onto a chat show while he waited for Logan, hoping that his best friend would come home soon.

It was one am and Kendall was almost asleep on the couch but then the apartment door opened and Kendall sat bolt upright, staring over at it.

"Where the fuck have you been?" Kendall hissed, keeping his voice down so that he wouldn't wake Nate, and charging towards Logan who was currently leaning against the door.

"Nowhere," he slurred, shrugging his shoulders and smirking.

"Ergh," Kendall rolled his eyes. "Have you been drinking?"

"No."

"I can smell it on you…"

"Then why'd you ask?" Logan responded, pushing past Kendall and carefully making his way over to the kitchen, stumbling slightly and laughing to himself when he banged his hip on the counter.

Kendal followed him, arms crossed over his chest and a frown plastered on his face. He leant against the counter and watched him search for a glass to pour himself a glass of water.

"Do you even know how worried I've been?"

Logan left the glass in the sink and then turned to stare at Kendall, "I wanted to be alone."

"You still could have told me that! You just ran out without saying anything. I know you're upset about Carlos but—"

"Don't talk about him," Logan snapped, his fists clenching.

"Logan," Kendall sighed sympathetically. "Just…Talk to me."

"There's nothing to talk about."

"Yes there is! You were gone all day. You abandoned Nate. He's been asking about you all evening."

Logan bowed his head and his lower lip trembled, "I-I couldn't."

"You couldn't what?"

"I couldn't handle seeing him. He's messed everything up."

Kendall's sympathetic gaze turned angry and he stepped towards Logan, "What the hell are you talking about?"

Logan looked up at him with wide eyes and took an uneasy step back. When he steadied himself on his feet, he glared up at Kendall

"Everything's gone wrong since he got here…Camille, med school and now Carlos."

Kendall jaw dropped open in disbelief, "Nate is not to blame for any of that! He's the best thing to have happened to you, Logan."

Logan just averted his eyes, feeling uncomfortable. Kendall continued to glare at him and he grabbed onto Logan's arm, making him wince.

"Kendall, w-what are you doing?" Logan asked as he was dragged out of the kitchen.

Kendall pulled his over to the bedroom that Logan shared with Nate and quietly opened the door. He took a step back so that Logan could see past him and look upon the small boy that was curled up beneath the covers, sleeping soundly.

"Just look at him," Kendall told him pointedly. "How can you blame him for anything? Nate's your son and you love him. I shouldn't have to remind you of that."

Logan stared into the room and his eyes stared to brim with tears, his bottom lip quivering again. He turned to Kendall and collapsed against his chest, burying his face in the taller man's neck as he tears started to fall.

Kendall sighed and led Logan away from the bedroom, making sure to silently shut the door. He wrapped his arms around Logan and comforted him as he cried.

"I'm a horrible person," Logan mumbled into his neck.

"No, you're not. Don't say that."

"I love Nate. I do. I-I don't know why I blamed him."

"You're upset. That's all. Forget about it, okay?"

Logan pulled away and wiped at his eyes, "I just…I really liked Carlos."

"I know you did…but this doesn't mean that it's over between you two."

Logan looked up at Kendall with a frown, "He was really hurt. He'll never forgive me."

Kendall wrapped his arm around Logan's shoulders, "You don't know that. You've just got to explain everything. He'll understand."

Logan shook his head, "He won't let me explain. He doesn't want to see me."

"You've got to at least try."

Logan groaned, "Kendall, can you just drop it? I don't want to talk about this, alright? I just want to go to bed."

Kendall shut his mouth and gave Logan a nod. Logan sighed and ran his fingers through his hair.

"I'm sorry. You were only trying to help."

"It's fine," Kendall replied.

Logan glanced at the bedroom door and then back to Kendall, "Uh, would you…Could you sleep with me tonight, please? I-I don't want to be alone."

"You've got Nate?"

"I know…but, please Kendall?"

Kendall gave him a soft smile and a small nod, "Okay. Let me just go and get changed."

"Okay," Logan nodded with a smile.

Kendall quietly entered Logan's bedroom and smiled when he saw Logan tucked under the covers next to his son. Logan was on his side, watching the little boy sleep with a content smile. He sensed Kendall's presence and glanced over, shooting him a smile. He pulled back the covers and carefully shuffled over so that Kendall could climb in next to him.

Logan continued to lie on his side so that he could see Nate, but he grabbed Kendall's arm and wrapped it around his waist. Kendal chuckled softly and pressed himself up against Logan's back. His lips brushed against the back of the brunette's neck and he left a gentle kiss there.

"Everything will be okay, Logan."

"Mm," Logan hummed, letting his tired eyes close. "I hope so."

Sooo...that happened. What do you all think?

This actually came out a lot longer than I was expecting...I had more planned for this chapter but I guess you'll just have to wait till the next one for that :P

But yeah, can't wait to here what you all think.

I'll go to the safety of my hiding place now...