Trunks woke up alone in his bed in the morning. Looking at his alarm clock, he realized Goten probably left for work all ready. Sitting up in bed Trunks thought about last night's events. He knew he wouldn't be effective today at Capsule, so he called in a sick day. This was the first sick day he had ever taken, but he needed today to recover from his emotional outbursts the day before.

Lying back down on his bed, he heard his stomach growl. Making his way to the kitchen, Trunks opened the fridge to see a bunch of containers filled with food with his name on it. He smiled, knowing his chibi had cooked for him. While eating he couldn't help but think of his boyfriend.

'I don't know why he rather be at work then here with me.' He sighed. 'Maybe he needs something busy to concentrate on. I don't blame him.' Closing his eyes, the image of Henry passed his mind. Rage filled him immediately, but he pushed it down as he got up, cleaned all the containers, putting them away, and going to his room to change into fresh clothes.

Driving into the nursing home parking lot, he shut off the engine of his car, got out of the car, and made his way inside the home. Walking up to the front desk, Trunks asked for Bunny and Henry Dublin.

"They are outside on the balcony. You may go see them," said the secretary.

"Thank you."

The couple heard footsteps and turned to see Trunks come out to meet them. He sat in the chair across from them.

"What bring you here Trunks?" asked Bunny.

"You know very well Grandma." His eyes went to Henry. "Your husband is going to turn himself in to jail."

"And why would I do that Trunks? I served my time. I'm more sorry then you know for what I've done," said Henry.

"If you don't turn yourself in, I won't be able to stop myself from killing you. You do deserve to die, but jail will have to do."

Bunny got up from her chair. "Henry is not going anywhere Trunks, but you will leave now and not come back. You're such a disgrace, lying with another man."

"You're one to talk. You're with a man who molested little kids, and you know what I think. I think you never loved Grandpa at all."

A hard slap came across his face. "How dare you? I loved my first husband. I always will, but it's time to move on with my life."

"I hope you two get exactly what you deserve."

Trunks stormed out of the home, got into his car, and drove out of the parking lot. Where he was going was anyone's guess. He ended up at the beach, sitting on the hood of his car, watching the ocean waves.

The evening breeze passed him but Trunks didn't feel anything. He was trying to let go of his boyfriend being hurt as a child, but it was hard. 'How am I supposed to live in a world where the man is allowed to exist for what he's done to Goten.' He sighed in frustration. 'If Goten got passed it, why can't I?'

He leaned back against his car just letting his eyes be hypnotized by the waves. He allowed his mind to think of simpler times as a kid with Goten, and he smiled. Closing his eyes, Trunks let the sounds of the ocean lull him to sleep and the memories of childhood fill him.

Goten loved animals and enjoyed his job immensely, but the animals were temporary distractions that he buried his time in. After bringing the dogs back to their owners from walking them, his shift was over and it was time to go home.

'Home. Where is home?' His lips began to quiver, but he swallowed those emotions down. 'I—I'm so sick of crying about things I can't change.' He sighed. 'But I want them to change. I want my mother to except me unconditionally but how can I make her understand?'

His feet had carried him to the beach where he spotted a familiar car. Walking around to the hood of the car, Goten smiled as his boyfriend slept on his car. He made his way onto the car lying beside Trunks, scooting his body, so his head rested on his chest while his arm went around Trunks' waist. As he closed his eyes, he felt Trunks' arm encompass his body.

"You're awake."

"I sensed you coming. So much for trying to surprise me anymore." Trunks looked down at the young man in his arms and smiled. "So, how was your day?"

"Working with animals really raises my spirits but it's only until I leave."

"I thought you would have stayed at home."

"I didn't want to leave you, but I needed distract myself. I take you didn't go to work today."

"Nope I went to see my grandmother and Henry." He felt Goten stiffen in his arms. "Don't worry I didn't beat anyone up." He felt Goten relax. "I wanted to. I even demanded Henry to turn himself in."

"What did he say?"

"Basically he did the crime and he felt he did enough time for what he did. He says he's sorry for what he's done. The disturbing part is my grandma stands behind his decision."

"I guess Bunny fears being alone."

"I've never really thought about it, but I think you're right."

"I am? Wow this is a big moment for me. I just want to take it in." Goten laughed, and Trunks kissed his forehead.

Trunks moved and positioned his body, so they were face to face. Moving their faces towards each other, their lips met in a soft kiss. "We really need to get one place for the both of us."

"Yeah, it's kind of a pain going from your place to my place and vice versa so maybe we can choose one of our places to live at."

"I have a better idea chibi. We look for a brand new place of our own. You know a fresh start. A place where we can make new memories together."

"You are definitely a romantic Trunks."

"Don't tell my mom she'll be so proud." They both laughed. "So, what do you think of my idea?"

"It's a great idea Trunks." He kissed him on the cheek, then on his neck, and finally his lips before he pulled away and got off the car.

"Hey! Where are you going?" Trunks got off the car.

"I thought we could get a bite to eat, and you could pay." He smiled.

"Sure, you know I live to feed your body." He took Goten's hand in his as they walked over to one of the restaurants across from the beach.