"I heard the words. But, I couldn't believe them." Caspian stared at the older man with a blank and emotionless stare.
"Caspian. Did you hear me?" The older man leaned on his desk a little from his chair pressing the matter forward. Caspian's eyes shifted over to make eye contact, but no response. "I said I'm your father. And I've been searching for you for decades, ever since your mother disappeared from the Order. I've been searching for you and Fiona… But, every time that I got close she disappeared again."
Caspian shifted his glance outside. "Fiona is dead."
The doctor sat back in his chair, dumbfounded, "How?"
Caspian looked back at his father, trying to look as emotionless as possible, "I killed her."
His father stared into the unearthly eyes of his son, the eyes the Syndicate cursed him with. The eyes of a killer, but there was a deep sorrow in them. "You were stolen from me in the middle of the night, and whisked away from me every time I was close. I knew it was Syndicate… They were the only organization that would stoop low enough to steal members from the Order. Your mother… I honestly think ,she was Syndicate from the beginning."
Caspian stood up and grabbed his bag, "I have to go." He turned and made it just outside the doorway and into the hallway before getting caught by the arm.
His dad held onto his sleeve, "Please, son. Come home. There's no need to run anymore, come with me to the Order, claim your rightful rank. Come home… Please." His dad's eyes began to well with tears. "I miss you, I haven't ever been able to hold you or love you ever since you were a baby."
Caspian stared at him momentarily then looked down the hall to avoid eye contact with his father only to make eye contact with Beyond, who gave a weak smile and a sheepish wave. Caspian slumped his shoulders and sighed, "I'm already home…"
His father looked up and looked down the hall to where Caspian was staring, "I see. Can I see you?"
Caspian looked over to his father, "I don't see why not." Caspian placed his hand over his father's, "I already belong to an organization… Wouldn't want to tarnish the Order's perfect reputation with recruiting members."
His father stood up straight and smiled at Watari, "Of course not. I'm glad."
Caspian blinked a couple of times with a confused stare, "Glad?"
"I'm glad you found a family, who truly loves you. I'm glad you're a survivor." His dad pulled him into a tight hug then stepped back and held his hand out, "Agent C, I expect the Agency to keep in contact.
Caspian smiled and grabbed his father's hand, "Agreed, Pindar." They gave a firm handshake and exchanged a tight hug. Caspian looked back down the hall to see Beyond had returned to his room. Caspian walked down the hall and stood in Beyond's door way and watched him quietly crying. His expression softened and he clenched his jaw slightly then knocked on the door softly. "Hey… What did I tell you about crying?"
Beyond stopped and held perfectly still but never moved.
Caspian took a couple steps into the room before cautiously stopping. "Beyond?" Beyond hid his face in his pillow and curled into a ball on the bed. Caspian gently set his bag down and laid next to him in the bed and wrapped his arms around him.
Beyond gasped quietly and turned to look at Caspian. "I thought you weren't real."
Caspian gave Beyond a weak smile, "I want to stay… If you'll have me."
Beyond smiled, "I'd give you a huge hug and call you stupid and, tell you of course, if my shoulder wasn't shattered."
Caspian chuckled quietly and kissed Beyond gently, "I'll just have to settle for that."
Beyond gave a small smile, "Can you do that again… I think I missed the memo." Caspian smirked and kissed him again.
L stood outside the door with his index finger on his bottom lip with the smallest of smiles.
Watari walked into Light's room and stood quietly for a moment. Light shifted his attention from his book to the elderly man. Watari gave him a tired smile. Light sighed, "Do you honestly think you'd have to ask? Of course, I will."
Matt smiled from behind his game, "Looks like it might get a little louder around the house."
Mello smiled back at Matt, "About damned time. Mello leaned over and stared at Near, "Hey! Albino! You're staying home right?"
Near scowled from behind his book, "Why would I go anywhere?"
Matt looked up and smirked, "A certain young woman wouldn't have anything to do with any decisions?"
Near looked up towards Sayu who stood in from of the soda machine deciding on what to buy. He softly smiled, "If anything, I should be asking if it's okay if she comes and lives with us… She doesn't have anywhere else to go…"
Mello gave Near a lame stare, "She's a championship boxer… I think she could figure something out."
Near stared at Mello, "You know. Maybe, I'm not ready for any change yet."
Sayu walked back and held a drink out for Near, "Which would you prefer, the watermelon juice? Or the fruit punch?" She gave him a soft smile and kissed him on the cheek.