Though Wasabi had been extremely optimistic about Tadashi finding a job, the next several days passed with no one even remotely considering Tadashi in the near future. Though job hunting was rapidly becoming a complete disaster, Hiro was slowly getting better about Tadashi leaving. The day before Tadashi's deadline, Hiro didn't even cry. Sure he looked at Tadashi with those big brown eyes that practically begged him not to go, but he stayed calm. Tadashi wasn't sure if it was because he was finally getting comfortable with being separated from Tadashi or if it was because Fred was watching him and he already kind of knew him. Tadashi forced the thought out of his mind. Now was definitely not the time for this.

As Tadashi feared, his parents did not have life insurance and the bank was demanding money. They had only moved into the house two years ago, though the bank was willing to work with him to stay in the house, Tadashi just didn't see himself getting in a situation where he could afford to keep making house payments in the near future. Tadashi was sure he wouldn't see any money from selling the house unfortunately. Just another thing for Tadashi to add to his growing list of concerns. But at least insurance was giving him money for the car, apparently he would get a check for the value of the car, Tadashi didn't want money for a new car, he wanted his parents! Getting angry at the insurance company wouldn't bring them back and the dumb car was the least of Tadashi's worries. If he couldn't find a job how could he find a place to live? Sure his friends would let him stay with them for a while but he couldn't live in his friends' houses forever, especially if he couldn't pay them. And even if he had a place it would be without Hiro. He didn't think he could stand to lose the only family he had left.

Tadashi kept hoping that this was all just some horrible nightmare and that he would wake up to find his parents alive and well. But he never did. Every morning he woke up with the knowledge that his parents where never coming back and that best case scenario he was now responsible for raising his little brother. Tadashi refused to let himself even think about the worst case scenario. As his deadline approached though Tadashi couldn't keep trying to deny the inevitable.

He tried to keep a brave face, but he just couldn't. Tadashi groaned at the darkening sky and realized at this point continuing to search was pointless. Even if it wasn't dark, Tadashi had been to nearly every business in San Fransokyo that he had even a remote chance of getting a job in with no luck. He was jobless and hopeless. Tadashi wasn't sure how he made it home; tears clouded his vision as he angrily drove through the streets. Tadashi wasn't sure who he was angrier at, Bubbles for giving him an impossible task, every person in this town who refused to give him a job, the bank, or the bastard who took his parents and caused all of this. Barely able to see through his tears, Tadashi pushed the door open and stumbled inside, nearly running into Fred.

"Where's Hiro?" Tadashi chocked, not wanting to fall apart in front of Hiro.

"He's upstairs," Fred assured. Grabbing Tadashi's arm and leading him to the couch, pulling Tadashi into his arms, where he completely broke down.

"I-I…I d-don't know…I-I'm going to lose Hiro and…I…I can't lose him too!" Tadashi stammered.

"I wish there was something I could do…" Fred whispered, running a soothing hand through Tadashi's hair. Tadashi couldn't find the words to respond. He didn't know what he would do now. By tomorrow evening, he will have lost everything. He'd have to bury his parents with the knowledge that he wasn't good enough to take care of his baby brother. At least Fred didn't try and tell him it would be okay, he just held Tadashi and let him cry.

He was sure how long he cried, but when he finally got some semblance of control back, Fred gently pushed Tadashi away and said,

"Tadashi, listen to me. I know you're hurting really badly right now and I want to be with you…but…maybe you need to spend what time you have left with Hiro."

"I-I can't do this alone!" Tadashi protested.

"Look, I promise I-I'll come back tomorrow," Fred assured, laying a hand on his cheek. "But it wouldn't be right for me to be here tonight…you need to be with Hiro. If you don't spend this time with him…you're going to regret it." A part of Tadashi knew Fred was right, but another part wasn't sure he could be strong for that long. "You don't need to be strong right now…just be with him okay?" Fred said.

Tadashi gave Fred a watery smile and mumbled, "How do you always know what to say?"

"I don't know," Fred admitted. "I just listen to my gut…"

"Well your gut is pretty good at this…" Tadashi mumbled. Fred grinned and said,

"Just go up their okay?" Tadashi sighed and said,

"Okay…just please come back tomorrow?"

"I will," Fred assured, standing up.

Tadashi flashed him a watery smile before standing as well and following him to the door. He opened the door for Fred and said,

"Dr-…or I guess….Heathcliff drive safe okay?"

"I'll be okay. No go be with your brother." Fred said, kissing his cheek and walking away. Tadashi slowly closed the door and dragged himself up the stairs, a part of him hoping Hiro would be asleep so he wouldn't have to tell Hiro that he was going to have to leave in the morning. Tadashi knocked on the open door, noticing Hiro sitting on his bed, holding his Baymax doll that Tadashi made for him.

"Hey buddy, couldn't sleep?" Tadashi asked, sitting down.

"No…" Hiro mumbled. "Did you find a job?"

"No…" Tadashi sighed, defeated.

"Will…will I have to leave?" Hiro asked, tearing up.

"I'm sorry," Tadashi whispered, feeling his own eyes watering, "I tried…"

"I want to stay with you," Hiro cried. Tadashi felt his heart clench as he pulled Hiro onto his lap.

"I know…I don't want to lose you either…" Hiro buried his face in Tadashi's chest and didn't say anything. He started to shake as he wrapped his arms tightly around Hiro, gently rocking him back and forth, silently letting his own tears flow. He didn't think there was anything that could be said. It was over.

Fred had honestly never felt so miserable in his life. He hadn't been able to do anything but hold Tadashi as he cried, knowing tomorrow Hiro would be taken away. It was so sick and wrong; Tadashi had already lost his parents, why did they want to take his brother away as well? They probably wouldn't even let Hiro go to the funeral…

"I take it Mr. Hamada could not find a job?" Heathcliff asked a small frown on his face.

"No…" Fred sighed. "He's….devastated."

"It's unfortunate that this happened…" Heathcliff sighed.

"That's an understatement…" Fred mumbled. Heathcliff chose not to comment and continued to drive his charge home. As they pulled up to the mansion, Fred was not surprised to see that his father was once again not home. It would have been nice to have him to talk to.

Fred dejectedly wandered through the mansion, not sure what to do with himself. He wracked his brain for something, anything that could help Tadashi but he couldn't come up with anything. Fred's mind continued to work as he wandered into his room. He could try hiring a lawyer….but if Tadashi didn't have a job how would that help? Groaning, Fred collapsed onto his bed and fell into a restless sleep.

The next morning, Fred dragged himself down the stairs, dreading going to Tadashi's house and seeing his boyfriend so miserable. On the other hand, he knew Tadashi needed him and how could Fred not be their when his boyfriend needed him most? He wasn't sure how he would be able to stay strong, but he would find a way. Tadashi needed someone to lean on. Fred wouldn't let him down.

"Fredrick! It's been awhile hasn't it!" A voice loudly declared when Fred wandered into the kitchen, startling him out of his thoughts.

"Dad?" Fred asked, eyes widening in surprise. "Uh….hey…." He tried to be more energetic, but he knew the smile on his face looked forced.

"Fred, what's wrong? Normally you're much more…energetic." His dad commented, frowning.

Shifting uncomfortably, Fred admitted, "Sorry dad I'm just kind of…it's my boyf-" Fred froze when he realized what he just let slip. His dad didn't know he was gay. Or hadn't known until now.

"Boyfriend?" his father asked. "Well that's new."

"You're…taking this well…" Fred nervously said.

"Hey, do you like him?"

"Yes of course!"

"Does he like you?"

"Yes…"

"Then I'm happy for you," He said, grinning at Fred. "So what's going on with him?" Fred didn't answer for a moment, too relieved by his father's quick acceptance of him being gay to do anything but grin. Fred almost didn't believe it. His grin slid off of his face as he collapsed in a chair at the table and explained,

"Okay his name's Tadashi and he has a brother Hiro who is only five. A week ago his parents…there…there was a crash and…they didn't make it."

"That's horrible…" his father sighed.

"Yea…" Fred agreed. "And Tadashi was told he had to get a job to keep Hiro in a week but he couldn't so now….they're taking Hiro away today…"

"A job huh?" his father muttered, thinking hard. "Wait is Tadashi the one who goes to SFIT for robotics?"

"Yea you….remember him?"

"Of course! You talk about him every time I visit." He said with a laugh causing Fred to blush. "I honestly should have seen this coming. Is he good with around the house repairs and such?"

"Yea, he did all the repairs for his parents. He's even good with cars!"

"Perfect!" He cried, suddenly standing up. "Yes I can make this work! Now let's hurry before it's too late! Heathcliff! Can you take us to the Hamada's?"

"Of course sir." Heathcliff said.

"Wait what are we doing?" Fred asked, running after his father.

"I'm going to hire Mr. Hamada as our on residence repair man of course!" He declared.

"You can do that?" Fred asked, stunned.

"Why can't I?" He countered.

"Good point!"

"Now let's go before it's too late!"