I hope everyone is enjoying the story I would like to say it gets better, but that's up to you here is the next chapter.

The sun was setting as Wally and Danny happily chatted away whatever light remained of the day. Eve was helping Mira unpack in their temporary home; it also gave them time to get to know each other better, they were in-laws after all; while the kids were going around the colony to talk about each others homes and how they were different. Word spread fast after McCrea announced the news and many people wanted to know more about this man that claimed was Wally's brother, but a death glare from their wives made everyone think twice about that. They needed some time for themselves, they at least deserved that.

The two brothers were sitting on a small hill at Central Park as the sun slowly crept over the horizon, Wally was finishing telling Danny an old memory of when they accidentally knocked down a large tower that caused quite a ruckus, even they didn't exactly how they did it. "Remember the look on everyone gave us, I thought it was a mixture of disappointment and being impressed" Wally said laughing enough that made his eyes water. "Yeah everyone was like "come on how did you do it?" I said it was a secret, even though we never actually knew" Danny finished. Both of their laughter slowly died away and hung their heads a little. "I miss them" "Me too Wally" he placed a hand on his shoulder "but at least you're still here". Wally patted his hand with his prosthetic one "Thanks". Wally felt Danny's hand grip his shoulder a little when he did that. "Wally I'm sorry" he heard his brother whisper, Wally looked at him "For what?" Danny fiddled with his hands trying to say what was on his mind. "For doing that to you" he pointed to his hand. Wally looked at it then at Danny "I'm still alive because of what you did" Wally looked away "I was only angry at myself…" Danny looked at him curiously "... I thought you were dead because of me"

Danny sighed "Wally nothing that happened was your fault, there's no reason for you to feel guilty" "Then there's no reason for you to feel guilty about anything either Danny" Danny leaned on his knees with his elbow, placing his hand under his chin. "Mom told me to look after you; I couldn't even do that" Wally glared at him "You tried your best that's all that matters" The sky was losing its orange hue as the sun slowly disappeared from sight. "Come on Danny let's go get some dinner, I'm sure Evah prepared something good" "Yeah it is getting late" As they stood up Wally heard a metallic sound "What is that?" Danny lifted his right pant leg and showed metal bars and wires instead of flesh. "Danny… what happened?" "That's a story for tomorrow; let's go find the kids I'm sure they're still not back yet". With that they both made their way to the Axiom, knowing their children, that was the first place they would be in.

Eve and Mira were finishing cooking dinner wondering where their families were spending their time. Eve had really gotten to know Mira with the time they spent together, she guessed she was used to listening to people being married to Wally. She was growing rather fond of her new sister in-law because she was a little like her brave, mostly fearless and wouldn't mind knocking a few heads to get her point across. Eve knew Mira's only fear was that she wouldn't be able to do anything if Danny was in danger or trouble; she had experienced it once she made sure it never happened again. Eve knew exactly what she meant; she had seen Wally crushed in front of her and she couldn't do anything to help him. Although Eve was stronger and could beat anyone to a pulp, Mira did have her own advantages like her intelligence, but calling her a genius almost felt like an understatement. Mira had told Eve some of the things she had invented and created that made technology on the Axiom look obsolete. Just by a taking a long look at her gravity boots she found out how they worked and why, not even Eve hadn't thought much about it she only used them, she didn't make them. Eve would eventually ask how she met Danny, but she wasn't ready to give all the facts about her encounter with Wally yet either, the subject about Auto was taboo at best.

Mira checked the flame on the stove when she decided to know a little bit about Wally. "So Eve what kind of person is Wally?" Eve smiled "He's everything to me, he's kind, sincere and a million other things I can't even put into words, he has made me happier than I have ever been" Mira smiled a little as she listen to Eve speak "and if anyone hurts him in any way they'll have to answer to me" Eve returned to her normal tone "What about Danny?" Mira's smile grew "Wally sounds just like him; Danny can be the light in the darkest cave, as long as I have known him he hasn't so much as raised his voice at anyone and I'm starting to think it's impossible for him to have a frown on his face or be angry at anyone. He can brighten your day and make anyone feel better by just being by your side, I know that better than anyone" Eve laughed a little "What's so funny?" Eve looked at Mira and smiled "They really are brothers aren't they?" Mira leaned on the counter top closing her eyes and smiling "Yeah, I guess they are".

Wally and Danny walked back to Wally's home with the kids after a very long day. Wallace and Wendy were content that they had cousins as the captain put it, Aidan and Daniel were just as happy; of course Aidan would constantly bicker with Wendy all the way. Wallace had found out that Daniel was 17 and Aidan turned 14 a few months ago which made him a year older than Wendy. Sure Wallace was the youngest of them all, but that just meant he would get most of the attention from Uncle Danny and Aunt Mira, just one more way to annoy his sister. Wendy had so many questions for Daniel and Aidan they could hardly finish answering one when she had another one waiting for them. Danny also had questions for Wallace and Wendy, but he was less enthusiastic as they were about it.

The dinner table was filled with laughter and childhood stories that kept the kids interested and gave them a few ideas of their own; Wally and Danny were going to end up regretting it later. Wallace's curiosity brought up a subject that still held some feeling of dread "Uncle Danny why didn't you ever visit before?" Eve immediately gave Wallace a look that made him regret the question, unfortunately Wendy didn't see this and followed up with "Yeah were you lost or something because mommy said boys don't like asking for directions" Danny had a blank look on his face "Yeah Wendy I was lost for a bit, but your Aunt Mira helped me find my way back" Eve could feel the tension in the room, anymore and you could cut it with a knife. The kids finished their dinner so Eve suggested that they should show Aidan and Danny the garden in the back yard. Wendy instantly got up "Come on guys there are some flowers that my mom made that actually glow!" Aidan didn't have to be told twice, a glowing flower that he had to see.

Eve immediately apologized for her children's behavior, even if they didn't know what they had done. "Danny I'm so sorry I forgot to tell the kids about…" "Eve it's OK, I don't think I want to keep everything locked up forever" Wally leaned on the table "Danny what did you mean you were lost?" Danny took a deep breath "Did anyone tell you what happened to me?" Wally hung his head "Yeah Mr. Roberts, he said you fell into the river and they couldn't find you" Danny sighed "Yeah some of the rubble from the bridge landed on my leg when I fell in the water that's how I got this" He pointed to his right leg. Eve wondered what that metallic sound was "You have a prosthetic too?" Danny looked at Eve "Yeah compliments from my wife" he said with a smile. Wally had one last thing on his mind "How long were you alone?" Danny started thinking. He had married Mira 1 month after she brought him to the colony and 9 months later Daniel was born. Danny had a lot to explain because even he didn't know exactly how long he was out in the emptiness. "Danny is 17 and I was 15 when the raid happened so something like 14 years"

Eve was shocked 14 years alone it made her wonder how long Wally was by himself she never asked that. "So you spent 14 years with one leg too?" "Yeah" Mira looked away like she was ashamed of something. Eve didn't know what to think Wally had a rough life, but he at least had Hal to keep him company and he could walk. Danny was deprived of that, it was like a sick joke to see whose life was worse and Danny won hands down. Danny got up "Well I'm getting tired, we should head home Mira" "Yeah OK honey I'll go get the kids" As Wally waved goodbye he had a storm going on in his head. Eve had told Wally how much he had helped her, but now he had no idea how to even start with his own brother. He had a long way to go as well, but at least he wouldn't have the nightmares anymore having his older brother back or at least that's what he hoped.

What did everyone think needs work? I could use some constructive criticism.