Ch 76

A lot had happened since Trunks got home. Goten had taken some stuff and moved out of their capsule home. It was painful to see him leave, but Trunks knew it was for the best right now. He was starting to feel empty living in his home by himself. Concentrating on work helped some, but it wasn't enough to keep his spirits up.

Walking home from work, he saw his home in the distance. He just couldn't bring himself to go inside. He sighed as he turned away from the house and saw Baba coming out of his mom's house with his mom.

"Hey, what's going on?" asked Trunks as he walked towards them.

"Your mother and I were talking," said Baba. "We thought it would be a good if you came to stay with me for a while. I need someone to take care of the my house for a while, and you look like you need some time away."

"Sounds good to me," said Trunks. "I just need to pack a few things, and my laptop. I can work with Capsule from there and come into work sometimes."

"Very well," said Baba.

Trunks was all ready to go when his sister, Uub, dad, and grandparents came outside to see him off. "You know you all didn't have to come out here to say goodbye. I'll be around sometimes."

"Yeah but we love you and want you to know we're behind you," said Bulla.

"We're also hopeful that Baba can help you through this tough time," said Bulma.

"Have a good time Trunks," said Uub.

"I'll try," smiled Trunks.

"Don't forget your training Trunks. You know very well how important it is."

"I won't father. I understand."

"We love you sweetie, and we love Goten so don't come back to him until you feel like you can give him your whole, resolved self," said Bulma.

"I promise mom," Trunks smiled as he turned to everyone. "Well I guess I'll see you when I see you."

Baba took off into the sky, and Trunks followed her. The wind against his face felt good, and he began to relax. Right now he needed to focus on himself and get his head on straight for his mate. He smiled, hopeful that everything would be ok and for now that's all he had. He didn't know what he would confront about himself, but he was willing to go through it all to be with Goten.

Trunks was woken up early the next morning with a list of chores to do inside and outside the house. He was tired, but he got up, got dressed, and got to work. He cleaned all the rooms in the house. When he was done, he swept the porch, cleaned the windows, watered the plants, and mowed the lawn. By the time he was done, he relaxed in one of the chairs on the porch. Before he could close his eyes, he heard the sound of the door opening.

"Very well done Trunks," said Baba as she brought out lemonade. "You've earned this."

"Thank you Baba."

"Well I'm going inside to make breakfast," said Baba, closing the door behind her.

After Trunks finished the lemonade, he felt relaxed and his eyes came upon a lake and smiled as he got up and ran towards the lake. Removing everything accept his boxers, he dove into the water, feeling relief as he resurfaced.

Swimming a few laps for a while, he got tired and decided to get out, dried himself off and put his clothes back on. Heading back to the house, he saw Baba come out and he knew breakfast was ready, he could smell it as he followed her inside.

"Shower and then you can eat," said Baba.

Trunks groaned as he made his way to his bedroom with an attached bathroom. Fresh and clean he sat down at the table and began to eat.

"How are you feeling today Trunks?"

"Relaxed and calm I guess. Usually I feel so uptight and on edge living in the city."

"A change in scenery is always a good thing every once in a while."

"I just thought if I was ever going to get away from the hustle and bustle, it would be with Goten, you know?"

"I believe in you two," said Baba.

"Me to and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get things back to the way they were."

"You have the right attitude Trunks. I will do what I can to help you."

"You done so much for us. Thank you for doing this for me."

"Well you're a good man at heart Trunks and you're easy on the eyes to," Baba smiled.

"Uh thanks I guess," blushed Trunks. "So, do you want me to take care of the dishes?"

"That would be nice," said Baba as Trunks carried the dishes to the sink and began to wash the dishes. "Then you can join me in the living room. We have much to discuss," she said as she left the kitchen.