Meanwhile in the middle of nowhere:

Trunks landed on one of the canyons and let Goten go from his arms. He gave Goten the space he needed to vent his feelings, and it was breaking his heart seeing his best friend in so much pain, especially from his own brother. He couldn't believe that Gohan would say something so untrue about how Goten came into the world.

When Goten settled down and sat down, Trunks sat beside him. Silence was their conversation for a while until Trunks spoke. "You know what your brother said about you is not true."

"How do I really know that Trunks? What if my mom never had the heart to tell me the truth about my birth?"

"It's true that you were unexpected but not once did she ever think about giving you up."

"How do you know that?"

"Well remember the time you went to get your haircut because you were sick of people comparing you to Goku?"

"Yeah but now I look like Gohan."

Trunks laughed. "No you don't. You look like Goten."

Goten smiled, and his eyes waited for Trunks to continue.

"Anyway I went over to your house to hangout with you, but your mother said you went to get your haircut. She wanted some company and since all your family was out of the house, I decided to stay. At first she did all the talking while I kind of tuned her out but then after she stared at a picture of you, I asked her what she was thinking about. She said she was thinking about the day you were born and how excited she was to have another child but how she was scared at the same time because Goku wasn't there. She wanted you even more knowing that she could raise you and train you to be not just a good fighter but hopefully a good man. She was right Goten."

He faced Trunks who was looking him right in the eyes. He quickly looked away and turned to hide his blush. "Thanks Trunks. That means a lot coming from you but now we have to figure out what to do about this mating thing."

"Forget it about Goten you have more important things to do like repairing your relationship with your brother."

"I know. Life is too short to stay angry at someone you care about. I just think he said I was a mistake because he's worried about me."

"Gohan's always been protective of you Goten, but I think it's my fault as well."

"What do you mean Trunks?"

"Well I've always been protective of you to Goten. I think he felt a bit threatened by it like I would take you away from him."

"That's ridiculous Trunks."

Trunks nodded as he looked out into the vastness of the canyon. He couldn't face Goten with what he was about to reveal. "It's no secret how I feel about you Goten. It just sucks that I'll never really feel this way about anyone else. Believe me I've tried. No one has ever matched up to you, or my expectations."

"Trunks I-I don't even know what to say to that."

"You don't have to say anything about it. I just want you to know."

"Why are you being so nice about this? You're going to die, and you're acting so cavalier about it?"

"Did you just say cavalier? You know you would fit right in with the snobs and classy people I work with."

"Trunks! This is a big deal, and you're being so understanding about this. Whatever happened to the Trunks whose was mean to me?"

"You mean when I was eight years old? Kami I was a monster. We got into so much trouble because of me."

"Yeah whatever happened to that?"

"Well you grow up, and you realize life isn't always about saving the world or playing pranks on your family."

"Man those were some fun times Trunks." Trunks smiled.

The sky got dark. Trunks stood up with Goten by his side. Trunks turned to Goten. "So what are you going to do?"

"I'm going to forgive Gohan but something tells me it won't be easier for everyone else to forgive him".

"Yeah, I'm still on the fence about that."

"I understand Trunks. Well I'll see you latter."

He watched Goten fly away to the direction of his home. Trunks turned into the direction of his house and flew away into the night sky.

Goten landed before his house, which was beside Gohan's. He walked into his house to see the light on in the living room. He went to check it out to see his whole family in the room. All eyes were on him, which made him feel uneasy until Pan got up and took his hand. "Uncle Goten." He looked at her shining eyes filled with care and love. "My dad wants to apologize." Goten looked towards Gohan who stood in front.

"Goten." He said.

"I'm sorry."

"Wait. Why are you sorry? I'm the one who hurt you."

"I know, you didn't mean what you said Gohan. You were hurt because of dad leaving to. You just don't want to admit it. You had to grow up fast because I was born, and dad wasn't around. I don't think I thanked you for taking care of me all these years, but I really appreciate. So don't apologize to me Gohan cause I already forgive you."

"Goten." Gohan was floored by his brother's words and before Goten could say another word, Gohan hugged him tightly in his embrace. "I-I want you to know I think you're the greatest and that I love you very much."

"I love you to Gohan, but I can't breath."

"Oh uh sorry Goten."

"It's ok." Goten smiled. "You know though that you will have to apologize to Trunks to."

"I know and something tells me Bulma's not going to take it well that I called her son a mistake."

"Just so you know Trunks is on the fence about forgiving you."

"For calling him a mistake?"

"No, for hurting my feelings."

"Wait a minute let me get this straight Trunks won't forgive my husband for speaking badly about you?" asked Videl.

"Yeah." Goten watched as Videl smiled. He blushed.

Gohan took Videl and Pan into the kitchen to whip up a late dinner since no had eaten, leaving his parents in the room with me. He sat between the two and turned to his father first. "Dad-

"I'm sorry son."

Goten smiled. "No more sorrys dad. I'm over it. You're back now and that's all that matters to me, Gohan, and mom."

"I guess you're right son."

Goten turned to his mother, and he took her hands in his. "Trunks told me what you and him talked while I got my haircut. I love you mom."

"I-I love you two sweetie." Chi-chi hugged her son, and Goku smiled as he suddenly gathered both in his strong arms. Goku's arm was around Goten's waist while his other hand was just below his wife's bust. He put them down, and they headed to the kitchen to see all the delicious food on the table.

"Well what are we waiting for? Lets dig in," said Goku.

After the late dinner, the phone rang, and Videl got it. "Hello. Hey dad what's going on?"

"Some of our family is coming over tomorrow, and they want to see you and the Son family."

"Gee dad, I don't know if it's such a good idea, but I guess I'll ask them?"

"Ask us what?" said Chi-chi.

"My family is coming in tomorrow, and they want to meet my husband's family."

"Oh that sounds great."

"Really?"

"Yes so what time should we come over?"

Videl asked her father. "He said 10am."

"We'll be there."

Videl hung up and started to worry. The last time she had seen her family she was a small child. She remembered them to be weird. She sighed. She just helped it would all go well.

Goten lied awake in his bed thinking about Trunks. He looked at his clock that read 1:00am. This wasn't healthy, and he knew it. He could smell Trunks's scent, and it drove him wild. His mind kept going to places his body was reacting to. He rushed to the bathroom, splashed water in his face, and came back to his bed. He wondered how long Trunks had. He knew he couldn't let his best friend die, but he had to figure out what to do. The only thing he could do was mate with Trunks, which caused his face to light up like a Christmas tree. He started to wonder what it would be like. Would Trunks be slow and gentle or rough and passionate? He rushed to the bathroom again to relieve himself.

He wasn't getting any sleep tonight.