As days turned into weeks and weeks flew by, Carlos began to see real changes in Jay. Not only was he not distraught anymore, but he was also beginning to gain back his confidence. Carlos walked down to his dorm and passed Jay.
"Hey man, how are you doing?" Carlos coolly questioned him.
"Great! I'm so glad you had me sign up for this counseling program thing with the Fairy Godmother. She's great!" Jay wore a smile that was so big Carlos could barely see the rest of his face.
"That's great! I'm glad to hear it."
"Well I've got to go talk to Audrey," Jay told him.
"Audrey?" Carlos asked.
"Yeah, I'm going to talk to her. I need her to know I still care."
"This counseling really is working. In the state she's in I wouldn't go near her with a ten-foot pole," Carlos laughed. Jay laughed and too and made his way down the hallway. Fairy Godmother came rushing by, her skirt and bow flying behind her.
She looked at Jay and smiled. "Off to see Audrey?"
"You bet," he responded, "thanks Ms. Godmother."
"Oh Carlos this is just wonderful. If I can do this for Jay, then I suppose I could do it for anybody," she beamed.
"You can say that again," he chuckled.
"I'm thinking of starting an official counseling program. One for everybody and anybody! Would you like to sign up?"
"Um, no, I'm in a pretty good place. But that sounds like a great idea. Auradon Prep could really use a counselor. And you're one of the most understanding people I know," he told her.
"I think you're right. In fact, I think my own daughter may need counseling," she told him.
"Why?" He asked.
"Well, as you know, Jane's been unsure of herself lately. Questioning her sexuality. I think she might be in love," she told Carlos.
"With who?"
"Freddie Facilier," she responded.
"Come to think of it, Freddie is a lesbian. They could be a great pair. If only I could feel that way about someone," he mumbled.
"What do you mean?" Fairy Godmother interrogated.
"When I was younger, I had a huge crush on Jay. Of course, we all did, men and women alike. Then when we got here, and I was put on tourney, I started getting feelings for Ben, until I realized he was homophobic."
"Homophobic? I never knew that," she responded.
"He made a remark about Toby. Only the tourney team knows that Toby is also gay. Please, don't tell anyone?"
"Of course not. Go on."
"I did not tell Mal or the others because they are so protective of me. I am the runt you know. But then Mal figured it out for herself and now she's left him," Carlos told her.
"That's why she left Ben?" Fairy Godmother was shocked. Carlos nodded. "Carlos, perhaps there is someone for you. If you just look a little closer." With that, Fairy Godmother walked away. Carlos looked around. Then he spotted Toby in the hallway with Ulla. Toby began stalking away from her and she looked on, with a poker face. Toby passed Carlos in the hall, took one look back, then at Carlos, and kept walking. Carlos approached Ulla.
"What happened?" He asked.
"Toby broke up with me," she responded. "I really liked him. I truly did. But I can't do this anymore. He can't either. We are living lies. I can't date a gay man. Especially when my old flame is back. Gaston Jr. I love him more than I have ever loved Toby, but his eyes have always been set on Mal."
Carlos looked at her with deep understanding in his eyes. "Just keep yourself single, Carlos," she winked at him. And with that, she began to walk away.
Suddenly, Carlos had a deep thought. He ran towards the café where Toby had gone and saw him. That chocolatey-brown skin, piercing green eyes, muscular appearance, yet with such a gentle disposition. Something between his brain and his subconscious clicked. Why had he been so hurt when Ben made fun of Toby? Was it because he liked Ben? Not really, it was because he cared so much for Toby!
Racing towards Fairy Godmother's office, he went to sign up for the counseling. However, he was beaten when Ben arrived at the desk and signed his name.
"Ben, what are you doing here," Carlos asked.
"I need to help myself so I can get my wife back."