Thank you all for your patience with me. Midterms are here and I don't get to update as much as I would like to. And also thank you to everyone who reads and reviews. You are all awesome. Well, on to the next chapter…

Stef POV

I am left alone. Mike, Brandon and Jude all left out the house after our family meeting. I know this is going to be hard on everyone but I can't live my life in sadness. I want to be happy so I can make my children happy. I hope Brandon and Jude realize there happiness is important and in order for me to be there for them, I had to stop lying to myself. I really hope they understand but after their reactions, I am not so sure.

Flashback

"So wait let me get this straight. Dad you are moving out and mom you are gay" Brandon says to me.

"Yes sweetie but just so you know your father and I love you very much and we will always be here for you" I try reassuring them. Brandon looks furious and Jude has tears in his eyes

"Is that why you drink so much and you are never around?" Brandon asks Mike. "That's probably why mom wants to be with a woman because you stay drunk and are were never here."

"Don't you dare talk to me like that? I am your father. I am not the one ruining this family" Mike slurs at Brandon.

"Now both of you stop I have felt this way for a long time and it's not anyone's fault." I say trying to smooth things over.

"Whatever, I am out of here. I can't deal with this" Brandon yells and goes to the front door.

"Brandon wait, Can I come with you?" Jude asks. Brandon nods and then he turns to me

"I love you mom and I want you to be happy. But I just need some time to process. Is it okay if I go with Brandon?" I can't help but smile. He is so gentle and caring.

"Yes sweetie but please let me know where you are going" I ask them. Jude nods but Brandon just walks out. I am so hurt that I am hurting them with my decision.

"I am outta here too. Hope you are happy Stef. Now you are alone" Mike tells me. He leaves and I just sit down crying.

Flashback over

Brandon POV

Jude and I walk around until we end up in front of Callie's house. I didn't text her and let her know I was coming. I hope it's okay if I just show up. I ring the doorbell and Lena answers.

"Well hello Brandon. And you must be Jude. What brings you over? Callie is upstairs doing homework"

"I am sorry to barge in. Actually Callie doesn't know I am here. My mom just came out to us and says she is divorcing my dad and we needed to get some space." I tell her having diarrhea at the mouth. She looks shocked.

"Wow. Um… come in. Callie, you have company!" She yells upstairs. She then runs downstairs and smiles. Gosh she really puts me in a better mood just seeing her.

"Where is your mom now?" Lena asks me

"She is at home. I think she is by herself. While Jude and I were walking over here, we saw my dad speed off."

"Okay, I am going to check on her. She may need a friend. You two can stay over for dinner if you like. I just ordered pizza." Lena tells us before walking out the door. I yell to her thank you and she waves.

"Hey guys are you okay? What's going on with your mom?" Callie asks. I give her a look like not in front of Jude. She looks down at Jude and sees that he looks hurt and on the verge of tears. "Come on follow me." All three of us head upstairs and Callie knocks on the door across the hall from her. Jesus opens up.

"Hey Brandon, Jude what's up?" He says to us both.

"Jude, why don't you go hang out with Jesus so I can talk to Brandon? Jesus is that cool?" Callie asks them both. Jude nods and Jesus sensing something is wrong, agrees. She takes my hand and led him into her room. After she closes the door, I grab her and kiss her with urgency. She is taken aback at first but then kisses me back. After about 5 minutes I pull away, feeling the tears fall from my eyes. She takes both her thumbs and wipes them away.

"Baby what's wrong?" she asks me with such love and concern in her voice. We both sit down and I tell her everything that has happened. She sits and listens as I ramble on and on about my dad's drinking, my mom being gay and unhappy and the family breaking apart. After I am done, I just put my head on her shoulder. She then asks me a question I didn't quite understand.

"So what are you upset the most about; your mom leaving your dad or your mom leaving your dad because she is gay"

"What do you mean?"

"I guess what I am asking is do you have a problem with your mom being gay?" When I don't talk right away she keeps talking

"Do you know that Lena is gay?" I look at her shocked. I just thought she was a single mom.

"Yeah, when she adopted me she was with her ex-girlfriend Gretchen. I was hesitant at first to be adopted by her because I was so worried about what everyone else would say but then I realized she loves me so much and no matter who she loves, she is still my mom and I love her. So if that's a main reason why you are upset, just know your mom is still your mom and she will always love you. She was probably unhappy and lying to herself this entire time about who she is. Now, she can be happy. And I know you want your mom to be happy. It will take some adjusting to but it will get better" I think I just fell in love with Callie right there. I know its soon but she is so amazing. I fight the urge to tell her and I just kiss her.

"Thank you babe. I needed to hear that. I am not 100% but I will get there" I tell her.

"You want to play music together" She asks me. I nod and we start playing a song we started working on in the music room. In the back of my mind, I am wondering how my mom is.

Foster's house

Lena POV

When I pull up to the house and knock on the door, Stef opens up looking distraught. I immediately give her a hug to comfort her.

"Babe, it's going to be okay. You did the right thing" I tell Stef. No one knows that we have become really close after the dinner we had with the kids. Nothing has happened between us but we know the connection is there. I told her I couldn't pursue anything with her while she is married and she should really think about telling the family if she is sure. I honestly didn't think she would tell them this soon. I hope it wasn't for me.

"My children hate me Lena. How could I be so selfish and ruin my family?" She says crying to me. She seems so strong but her boys are her life and I know it is killing her that she is hurting them.

"You have to be happy in order to make them happy. You have to do what is right for you. You are still their mom and believe me they do not hate you. It will take some time but don't worry it will be okay. I will help you through this if you want me there" Stef looks at me and we stare at each other for a while. It was something about her since the first time we spoke on the phone that made me think she was someone worth getting to know. I never thought we would be together with her having a husband, let alone me comforting her after she told her family what is going on. She then leans in and kisses me. I am floored right now with the spark that's felt when our lips touch. This feels so right. I pull back.

"Stef are you sure you are ready for this?"

"Lena, I always knew there was something between us. I don't want to hide my feelings. I want to see where this goes." I smile at her.

"Okay. But I think we should wait to tell the kids until everything settles down. And we should be careful while you are going through the divorce with Mike"

"Yeah I agree. I don't want to hurt him. I still care about him and we have to be on good terms so we can raise the boys. I need to find the boys." Stef says panicky. I forgot to tell Stef they are at my house.

"Stef, they are at my house. They came over to see Callie. I invited them for dinner. Just pizza but there is plenty if you want to come over."

"Thank you. I would love that and thank you so much. I am so happy I met you." She looks at me and gives me another kiss.

"Well, I guess we have to thank Brandon and Callie for that." Then I remember they are at the house without any adults around. "Umm I think we should get back to my house before the pizza gets there"

"Yeah and before Brandon and Callie make us grandparents" Stef says jokingly. I look at her crazy

"Just playing. Believe me Lena I have talked to Brandon about birth control. He knows"

"Stef that doesn't make me feel any better." I say to her while she smirks at me laughing. She has a beautiful smile.

"Okay let's go"

We then walk over to my house. In the back of my mind I wonder how this will all turn out. If Stef and I get serious, how will Brandon and Callie react? Ok Lena, you are reading too much into this. She just broke up with her husband a few hours ago. There is no guarantee she will still want you after its all over with. I shake my head and open the door.

"After you" Stef says to me. I smile and we walk in the door.

To be continued…

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