Seth takes his hand and places it over Jeff's, pulling the phone closer.
"Roman, I'm here now.. I'll take things from here." He says and hangs up the phone.
He takes Jeff's hands and looks into his eyes, speaking calmly.
"I don't hate you…" He says.
Jeff's jade green eyes lighten slightly and he finally speaks.
"You don't?" He asks softly.
Seth nods and wipes the tears that stream down Jeff's face.
"No, I don't.. Now let's go be with our son." He says as he takes his arm.
Jeff walks arm and arm with Seth to Nero's room. Nero is starting to wake up as they walk into the room. He slowly opens his eyes and looks at them. He looks at Jeff and back to Seth. "Dad? Who is this?" He asks softly.
Jeff looks at Seth and contemplates how he should explain this.
"I'm your father…" Seth says trying to hide his sadness.
He walks over to the edge of the hospital bed and sits beside Nero. Nero tries to sit up on his own.
"The doctor says I'm really sick…" He says softly.
Seth nods and helps him sit up. "I know… your father told me everything.."
He says.
Nero nods and smiles a little. "How did you find us?" he asks.
Seth smiles. "I was in NC and I decided to call your Uncle Roman." He says.
Nero's smile widens. "He's a good man." he says.
Seth smiles. "Yes he is.."
Nero looks over at Jeff. "Did Aunt Jessica say she'd come and see me?" He asks.
"Yes I did." Jessica replies as she walks into the room carrying some of his favorite things. She smiles and holds up his favorite blanket. "Your daddy said you were cold."
Nero smiles a bit bigger. "I am." he says.
She lays the blanket neatly across him and kisses his head. "Here you go.. That should help you some." she says.
Nero looks up at the clock, realizing that it is now nine o'clock. "Shouldn't you be at work daddy?" he asks Jeff.
Jeff shakes his head. "Stephanie and Paul gave me some time off." He explains.
"Oh.." He says and starts to have a coughing fit.
"Dad…" he says after he catches his breath.
"Yes son?" Jeff answers.
Nero takes a deep breath and sighs. "Am I dying?" he asks softly.
Jeff looks up at Seth and Jessica for support. He sighs as tears start to burn at his eyes. "Yes…" he answers with tears in his eyes.
Nero looks up at him sadly and starts to cry. "I don't want to die…" he cries.
Jeff pulls him into a hug and rubs his back. "I don't want you to either…" He whispers and kisses his head.
Nero cuddles closer to Jeff and rests his head on his chest. "I love you Daddy…" he whispers.
"I love you too…" Jeff replies.