Later in the night, Ian woke up to his phone vibrating with a call from Naomi. Ian groaned as he sat up and answered. "Hello?"
"Ian.." She said slowly. "I have to tell you something but you can't freak out."
"What?" Ian asked. He looked to his sleeping husband before walking out. "What's wrong?"
"Rodger is out.."
Ian's heart sank. He leaned back against the wall in the hallway. "What?"
"Mom told me.."
"They just let him out?"
"It's been thirteen years.."
"So?!" Ian growled. "He better not come near you and the baby!"
"I know. He won't come for me. I'm more worried about you."
"I'm in New York."
"I know.. But.. Just.. Be careful okay? I care about you and Spencer."
"He's not coming anywhere near spencer." Ian said seriously.
"I love you.." Naomi whispered shakily.
Ian let out a deep breath. "I love you too. Just.. You be careful too. And let me know if you hear anything."
"I will. Call me like every night, okay?" Naomi said.
"I promise." Ian said softly.
"Alright.. Bye, Ian."
"Bye Mimi." Ian sighed as he hung up.
Ian sat down in the hall and sighed deeply, his chest tightening. Would Rodger really come looking for him? He had to keep his family safe.. Ian went downstairs to the kitchen and made himself a drink. He looked at the clock. It was already three. There was no way he was getting any more sleep tonight. He sighed deeply, pacing the kitchen. That fucker should've been locked up for life.. The thought of Rodger coming to his home made rage surge through Ian. He couldn't handle even thinking about Rodger coming anywhere near his son. He sat down on the couch, sipping his drink and trying to relax. Ian rubbed his temples and leaned back. After a while, he fell asleep on the couch.
In the morning he woke up to Spencer touching his arm. Ian breathed out a deep breath as he sat up. "Morning, Spence."
"Why are you on the couch? Is daddy mad at you?"
"No. No, baby." Ian said as he picked spencer up. "I couldn't sleep. I came out here so I wouldn't wake him up."
"Oh okay. Grampa made breakfast."
Ian kissed his son's head before standing and walking to the kitchen.
Kurt smiled. "Hey. I made pancakes. There's bacon inside yours."
Ian gave a small smile. "Thanks."
"Are you okay?" Kurt asked, his smile dropping a bit.
Ian nodded, not meeting Kurt's gaze. "Just tired."
Kurt sighed, making his plate. Ian thanked Kurt and started to eat slowly.
Bryan came out and stretched before bending over to kiss Ian softly, smiling against his lips. "Morning, sexy.." he whispered.
"Morning.."
Bryan studied Ian's face. "Are you alright?.."
Ian nodded. "I couldn't get much sleep."
"Why not?" He asked, feeling his forehead. "Is your chest tight? Dizzy?" He asked quickly.
"No. Nothing like that. I was just restless."
Bryan nodded. He didn't see how Ian would be restless. Especially after their night together. "Morning Spencer. Kurt." He smiled, at the taller man.
"Morning!" Spencer smiled. "Can I play with Lorelai today?"
"Of course!" Bryan said, kissing his forehead. Spencer couldn't stop smiling as he ate.
Kurt set everyone's plates down. "So Ian, I was thinking about grilling tonight."
"We could do that." Ian said.
"We have that electric grill so you guys can do it inside. There's no need to go out in that snow." Bryan said.
"Good idea." Kurt said.
Ian didn't finish his plate. He stood. I'm going to go shower.."
Bryan grabbed Ian's hand as he started to walk by. "Are you sure you're okay?"
"I'm just feeling kind of drained. I'm okay.." he said, offering a smile.
"Alright.."
Ian kissed his hand lightly. "I love you.."
"I love you too, Ian."
Ian showered and by that time, Spencer was outside playing with Lorelai. "Where's Spencer?.." Ian asked seriously as he walked into the living room.
"Outside playing. Why?" Bryan asked, raising an eyebrow.
"No one's watching him?" Ian asked loudly before sighing and hurrying out the front door. He sighed in relief as he saw them playing with Lorelai's dolls in the snow.
"Daddy, we're making a snow castle!"
"Why don't you two play inside?" Ian asked.
"I have to ask my mommy." Lorelai said.
Bryan stepped out. "Baby, they're fine.."
"I'll stay out here. It's fine."
"Baby, he played outside all day yesterday while we were inside. This is a good neighborhood.."
Ian shook his head. "I said I will watch them."
Bryan put his hands on his hips and stared at his husband. "I don't know what's wrong. But whatever it is you don't need to talk to me like that."
Ian took a deep breath. "I'm sorry. I just want to make sure he's safe."
"Listen..This is a great neighborhood. Lorelai's parents let her play and they've lived her for way longer than we have. He's safe. And he's smart. It's okay."
"I just need a few minutes."
"Okay.." Bryan nodded, kissing his cheek and stepping back inside.
"Do you have any idea what's going on with him?" Kurt asked.
Bryan shook his head. "I think his anxiety is acting up.."
Kurt nodded slowly. "I thought you two had a fight or something."
"No we're fine.. We were great last night.."
"Maybe he's just getting nervous. Fashion Week isn't that far away." Kurt offered.
"True." Bryan said quietly. "I'll run him a bath and give him a massage tonight."
"I think he'd appreciate that."
"You miss Blaine?"
"I do." Kurt nodded.
"Kurt you know you can go home any time. We love your help and we love you."
"I know. But I want to help." Kurt said softly. "I'll be going soon though."
Bryan nodded. "Thank you. It means a lot that you're here."
"Anytime sweetie."
Ian sat on the porch, his arms crossed as he watched his son.
"Daddy! Do you want to play?" Spencer called.
"I'm okay buddy. You two have fun!" He replied.
"Okay!" Spencer smiled as he turned back to his friend.
Ian was suspicious of every car that drove by. He couldn't let his uncle even lay eyes on his son. He would kill him.
After a while, Lorelai's mother came out and called her to come inside. She said goodbye to Spencer before running in. Spencer walked back into the house with his father. "Do you need more help with the boxes?" He asked
"There's just a few more to unpack." Ian smiled.
"I'll help!"
Ian nodded, grabbing his hand. Bryan and Kurt were already unpacking when they walked in.
"Need any help?" Ian smiled.
Bryan nodded as he grabbed a box. "Yeah. I think we can get it done today."
Ian nodded, getting to work.
It took a couple of hours, but by five o'clock they had everything unpacked. Spencer smiled wide. "We're home!"
Bryan chuckled. "This is our home."
Ian looked around, smiling weakly. "It is .."
"You two go take a break. I'll get started on dinner." Kurt said.
Ian nodded, rubbing the back of his neck. Kurt headed to the kitchen and gave the couple some privacy.
"We need to go register Spencer for school.." Ian said quietly.
"We will. They're still on break." Bryan said.
"I don't want to go back to work until we have him in school." Ian said softly.
"Are you sure?" Bryan asked.
Ian nodded, "Yeah.. Maybe I can start teaching him some Spanish early or something.. I might have to stop by next week.. Shit, I'll probably have to go a couple of days next week. I'm interviewing new stylists."
"Did someone quit?"
Ian sighed, nodding. "Yeah, Heather got a better offer from some salon uptown."
"I'm sorry, baby." Bryan said as he rubbed Ian's back.
"It's fine. I've just have to.. Find someone to replace her, and be here.. I-I don't..." Ian's breathing picked up. His throat felt like it was closing up.
Bryan's eyes went wide. "Baby, breathe. Come here. Sit down."
Ian pulled away from Bryan as he gently grabbed him. "Please, d-don't touch me I'm fine.. I-I'm.. Oh god.." He panted, clutching to his shirt. He was so dizzy. This only used to happen when he was younger. Why now?
"Ian, what's wrong? Talk to me. Please.."
Ian closed his eyes. He felt like he couldn't get enough air in his lungs. He leaned against the wall, pressing his forehead against it. He had to keep Spencer safe. He had to keep Bryan safe. He wouldn't let anyone near them. "I can't.. B-Breathe.."
"Kurt!" Bryan yelled as he tried to soothe Ian. "Calm down. Try to relax, baby."
Kurt quickly ran in, Spencer trailing behind. "What's wrong?" He asked quickly.
Ian brought his hands above his head, trying to even out his breathing. Nothing was helping. He felt Bryan's hand on his back and flinched away. "Stop!"
Bryan gasped as he stepped back. "I-I don't know.." He said quietly, shaking his head.
Kurt stepped up to Ian. "Hey. Look at me." He said, snapping his fingers. "You're having a panic attack. I want you to breathe with me.." He carefully took Ian's hand, placed it on his chest and started to take a long, deep breath in. Ian nodded slowly as he tried to focus on Kurt.
"Breathe out through your mouth, in through your nose.." Kurt said softly.
Spencer hid behind Bryan, clutching to his leg. Bryan picked his son up and held him close as Ian's breathing slowly evened out.
After a few more breaths, Kurt wiped the tears from Ian's face. "Are you okay?.."
Ian nodded. "Yeah.. I-I think so."
"Come here.." He said, gently pulling Ian down for a hug. He didn't know what was wrong, but he knew how anxiety was. "It's going to be okay.."
Ian held back tears as he hugged Kurt tighter.
Kurt rubbed his back. "You're doing a great job of everything, you know that right?.. We're all so proud of you." Kurt whispered, rubbing his back.
"Thank you, Kurt.." Ian said just as quietly.
Kurt kissed his forehead as he let him go. "I can take care of grilling. You should go lay down.."
Ian took a deep breath and looked to his husband. "I'm sorry."
Bryan walked over, holding Spencer up with one arm and kissed Ian softly. "It's okay.. Go lie down..Relax."
Are you okay, Daddy? What scared you?" Spencer asked quietly.
"It just happens sometimes." Ian said softly. "I'm okay. I promise."
Spencer nodded, leaning over to hug around his neck.
"Do you want to come lay with me? We can watch a movie." Ian said softly.
Spencer nodded and Bryan let Ian take Spencer. "Do you want me to let you know when everything is ready?.."
"Yeah." Ian said softly. He took Bryan's hand. "I love you."
"I love you too, baby.." Bryan smiled, cupping his cheek.
Ian kissed Bryan softly before heading upstairs. He put a movie on and held spencer. "You know I would never let anyone hurt you, right?"
"I know. You're big and strong!" Spencer smiled.
Ian chuckled. "And I'll always be here for you."
Spencer nodded. "But I'm strong too. I can fight bad guys."
"I know, baby." Ian said softly. "I just want you to know you will always have me."
Spencer nodded, cuddling up to Ian. "I know, Daddy."
Ian kissed Spencer's forehead. "Good."
After a while Ian fell into a restless sleep. Having Spencer so close helped a bit, but in the back of his mind, Rodger's voice was still there.
A bit later, he woke up to a gentle hand on his arm and a voice he wasn't expecting. "Ian..Wake up." Blaine smiled.
"Blaine?" Ian asked as he opened his eyes.
"Hey." Blaine grinned.
"What're you doing here?" Ian said with a small smile.
"I brought the kids up to see you guys."
Ian sat up and stretched. "I'm glad you guys are here."
Spencer stirred a bit before opening his eyes. "Grampa!?"
"Hey buddy!"
Spencer sat up and hugged Blaine tightly.
"Dinner is almost ready." Blaine said.
"Alright." Ian nodded, smiling. Blaine took Spencer and Ian got up and went into the living room with his family. To his surprise, Lorelai was there as well. Bryan asked her parents if she could stay and they said yes, so Spencer was happy about that. Dinner was good and afterwards Ian played Xbox with the twins. He was starting to feel a little better, but he couldn't shake this feeling.
That night as he and Bryan climbed in bed, Ian sighed deeply. "I should probably go into work tomorrow to check on everything. Maybe you and everyone can come up around one or two and I'll treat everyone to lunch?"
Bryan rested a hand on Ian's chest. "That would be nice."
Ian nodded, placing his hand over Bryan's. "I'm..I'm sorry about earlier."
"Can you talk about it?"
"There's just.. So much going on. I'm stressing myself out.."
"Are you sure you should go in tomorrow?" Bryan asked.
"Yeah. I've been managing over the phone. I need to be there."
"If there's anything I can do, please let me help."
"I will, baby.. I promise."
Bryan smiled softly. "How are you feeling now?"
"Better.. I love having everyone here."
"Me too. It's nice."
Ian wrapped his arm around Bryan's waist. "I love you.."
"I love you so much, Ian."
Ian kissed Bryan softly before resting their foreheads together. "You know I just want take care of you and keep you safe.."
"Safe from what?"
"Anything.." Ian sighed.
"You do, Ian. I feel safe with you. I always have." Bryan said.
Ian nodded, pulling Bryan closer. "Okay.."
"Get some rest, baby."
Ian nodded again, nuzzling under Bryan's jaw. Bryan sighed as he held his husband close. Ian felt so distant all day.. He didn't know what to do. Maybe being back at work would help him relax.
The next day, Ian was back at work and feeling pretty great about how things were going. He sat in his office filling out an order when one of the stylists poked their head in. "There's someone here for you.." She said softly.
"Who is it?" Ian asked.
"I don't know.. He's an older guy. Blue eyes, gray hair."
Ian raised his eyebrow. "Alright. I'm coming."
Ian walked out to the front and froze as he saw his uncle standing in the waiting area.
"Ian.." he said softly.
"You have some nerve showing up here." Ian growled.
"I wanted to see you." Rodger sighed, stepping closer. "You're all grown up.."
Ian stepped back. "Don't come near me."
Rodger held his hands up. "Fair enough.."
"What do you want?"
"I just want to talk.."
"Fine. Follow me." Ian sighed as he walked to his office. Rodger followed, sighing as Ian closed the door behind him. "Talk."
"I know my word isn't worth anything to you.. But I regret everything I did to you and your sister.."
"Why did you do it? We were children!"
"I know.. I know.." Rodger couldn't look at Ian. "I was wrong.. I started going to church in prison. I realized that I was sick.. But I'm here now trying to make it right." Ian's blood boiled. Now he was trying to act like ruining his life was a symptom of some disease. "I love you both.. I want to move past this.."
"Are you really going to ask me to forgive you?!" Ian yelled. "I won't. I can't! I swear if you ever come near me or my family again.." Ian trailed off. He couldn't think about that.
"Ian.. This wasn't my fault. God has forgiven me-" he started.
"God? God has forgiven you? I don't. You can't forgive something like that. You think you can just pray to some higher being and things will be just fine?!"
"I think if you knew how much I regret what I did to you..I was an evil man Ian.. I'll admit that.. But i want to be in your life. I want to meet your children.."
"You think I'll allow you around my family?" Ian asked loudly. He could feel the heat rising to his neck and face.
"I hope you'll find it in your heart." Rodger sighed.
"No. The only thing I want from you is for you to leave and never come back. You will not meet my husband or kids. You will stay far away from us and Naomi. You hear me?" Ian asked, stepping forward.
Rodger took a step back. "Ian, please."
"What?!"
"We're family.." Rodger said softly. Ian's stomach turned as he heard the sickeningly sweet voice Rodger always used to use to convince him.
"You're not my family. You are nothing to me. Now you can leave or I will call the cops. Your choice."
Rodger sighed softly. "Okay. I'll go.."
There was a light knock on the door and Ian looked over to see Spencer opening it, Bryan behind him. "Surprise, Daddy!"
Ian pushed his uncle out of the way and picked Spencer up. "Hey sweetie. Now isn't a good time." He walked out to see Bryan. "Babe, listen to me. I need you to take spencer now. Go wherever you want for lunch. I will meet you there. I'll explain later. I-I just really need you to leave."
"What's wrong?" Bryan asked quickly.
"You can't be here right now. I promise Bryan, I will explain. I-I just.." Ian looked at the door to his office. "I cannot explain how important it is to me for you guys to leave now. Trust me, okay?"
Bryan nodded quickly. "Okay..I trust you." He kissed Ian softly before hurrying out.
Ian sighed heavily as he walked back into his office.
"Was that your son?.." Rodger asked.
"Yes." Ian said through his teeth.
"He looks like you.."
"Stop."
Rodger sighed deeply. "I'm sorry. I just.. You have a beautiful family. And even if it doesn't matter to you. I'm proud of you."
"Is that all?" Ian asked, not looking up.
"I'm really glad you didn't let what happened to-.. What I did to you..Hold you back."
"It took a lot of fighting to get me here. If you come near my family again, you will regret it and I will get a restraining order."
Rodger nodded. "Okay." He said softly. "Goodbye, Ian."
Ian didn't respond as he watched Rodger leave. He went out to talk to the salon receptionist and a few free stylists. He told them it that man ever came in again to call the police and let him handle it. After he calmed down, Ian went back to his office. He sent a text to Bryan telling him he would be able to meet in about a half hour. When the message sent, Ian called his sister.
"Hey, how is everything?" She answered.
"He came to my salon, Mimi."
"Oh my god.." She whispered. "A-Are you okay? How did he? Oh my god Ian.."
"Spencer came in. He saw spencer.." Ian whispered.
Naomi was quiet for a minute. "Are you okay?.." She asked again.
"I-I don't know. I'm having panic attacks again."
"I know..I had one the other night.." She whispered.
"Me too. Mimi, I want you to go to the police and get a restraining order on him. I don't want him to have a chance to get to your daughter." Ian said seriously.
"You do the same." She said.
"I will. Are you okay?"
"Yeah.. Did Spencer see him?"
"I'm not sure. I tried getting him out as soon as I could."
She nodded. "Okay.."
"I'm going to meet them for lunch. I just thought I would let you know." Ian said softly.
"I'm glad you're okay.. I'm sorry you had to be around him.."
"I'd rather it be me than you. Try not to stress. It's bad for the baby."
"I'd rather it be me.." She sighed. "I love you."
"I love you too, Mimi. Keep me updated."
"I will." She smiled before they hung up.
Ian sighed as he finished up what he had to do and went to meet his family.
Bryan saw him walk in and stood, hurrying over. "What happened?"
"An unwanted guest." Ian sighed. "Can we please talk about this later? I don't want everyone to freak out."
Bryan nodded, grabbing his hand. They walked over to the table and sat. "Sorry I'm late."
"Everything alright?" Blaine asked.
"I think so." Ian nodded.
"Okay." Kurt said softly. "The chicken sounds amazing.."
Ian smiled at Kurt. He always knew how to move then conversation when it was needed. Lunch went well. Ian still was a bit shaken, but Bryan held onto his hand.
They went back to the house and the kids played video games in the play room. Ian went outside to smoke a cigarette, something he only did when he was stressed since he quit in his early twenties. Bryan came out a few minutes later. "Hey baby."
"Hey.." Ian said softly before taking a long drag.
"What happened at the salon?"
Ian sighed shakily, releasing the smoke. "My.. My uncle was there.."
Bryan stepped closer to Ian. "Rodger? But.. How?"
"He got out. His sentence was up and he tried to come apologize to me.." Ian whispered.
"What did you do?"
"I told him I never wanted to see him again. That I'm getting a restraining order.. And if he ever came anywhere near you, Naomi or Spencer... I'd... I would kill him Bryan, you don't understand.." Ian said, his voice trembling as he looked into his husband's eyes.
Bryan cupped Ian's cheek. "Baby, I am so sorry. Are you okay?"
"He saw Spencer." Ian gasped, tears filling his eyes.
"He doesn't know where we live. If you want, Kurt and Blaine can watch spencer. I can go with you tonight to get the restraining order."
"I just.. He saw him, Bryan.. I didn't want.." Ian whispered.
"He won't. He can't. We won't let him." Bryan said seriously.
"I didn't even want him to look at him.." Ian got out.
"He's gone. He won't be coming back. I think you made it clear to him." Bryan said. "You knew he was here yesterday, didn't you?"
"Naomi called me the other night.." Ian said, looking down.
Bryan sighed. "You should've come to me, Ian. Now I understand why you didn't want spencer alone. We'll be extra careful the next couple of weeks. But I don't think he's coming back."
"I know.. I know.. I just didn't want to worry you.."
Bryan took Ian's hands. "I'm here. I'll help. I don't really know what he looks like but I'll make sure no one comes around. Okay?"
Ian nodded. "He's older.. He's got blue eyes.." he swallowed dryly. "Like mine..And he has a beard. His hair is gray..If you see him. Call me, and then the police.."
"I promise." Bryan said softly. "Has he..contacted Naomi?"
"I don't think so.. She's going to get a restraining order soon."
"Good. Do you want to get that out of the way tonight? Or go tomorrow?"
"I'll go tomorrow.. It's kind of late."
Bryan nodded. "Can I do anything to help you relax?"
Ian put out his cigarette and sighed deeply. "I just.. I just want you here.." He leaned in and pulled him close.
Bryan gave a shaky breath. "I-I'm here.."
"I just want to keep you safe.. I'd do anything to keep you safe.." Ian whispered.
"I'm safe. We all are."
Ian nodded, letting Bryan hold him.
"I'm sorry."
"Why?" Ian asked, looking at him.
"It's just.. We had a great time the other night. Then when you had the panic attack, you pushed me away and wouldn't let me touch you. I.. I was scared. I didn't know what to think." Bryan said quietly.
"I'm sorry about that. I was just scared.." Ian said softly.
"I understand. I was just afraid of losing you. I'm so glad Kurt was there. Do you want them to know? They don't have to." Bryan said.
"I think we should tell them.." Ian said softly.
"When you're ready."
"After the kids go to bed.." Ian sighed, fingering the pack of cigarettes in his pocket.
"You want another?" Bryan asked. Ian nodded lightly. "You know how much I hate the cold. I'll be inside." Bryan kissed Ian before heading back in.
Ian sat down and lit another cigarette.
Spencer walked up to Bryan and let him pick him up. "Why did Daddy want us to leave his job?" He asked quietly.
"There was a problem at the salon. He didn't want anyone to see it." Bryan said.
"Why?" Spencer asked.
"Well, you know how there are men and women there that do hair just like daddy?"
Spencer nodded, listening intently.
"One of the girls made a big mistake. She was playing with colors and accidentally colored her own hair green!" Bryan said with wide eyes. "She was crying because she didn't like it. She was scared if people saw her they would laugh."
Spencer frowned. "I wouldn't laugh..Is she okay?"
"She is. Daddy helped her get her hair back to normal." Bryan nodded as he held back a laugh.
"I want green hair!" Spencer smiled.
"Maybe we can get something that washes out." Bryan chuckled.
Spencer nodded. "And I want a Mohawk!"
"Talk to Daddy Ian about that one."
Spencer nodded, smiling.
"What are you and the twins doing?"
"They brought video games." He said before yawning.
Bryan smiled. "Are you sleepy?"
Spencer nodded, rubbing his eyes.
"I'll take you to bed, sweetie."
Spencer laid his head on Bryan's chest, nodding again. Bryan let spencer say goodnight to their family before tucking him into bed.
"I love you, Daddy.." Spencer said softly.
"I love you too, Spence."
Bryan kissed his head and walked out to see Kurt and Blaine on the couch. "Zach and Liv turned in early." Kurt said softly.
"Is Ian still smoking?" Bryan asked.
"I thought he quit." Blaine said.
"He only does it when he's really stressed. Is he still out there?" Bryan asked again. Kurt nodded, his eyebrows knit together. "I'll go check on him." Bryan sighed. He walked back outside. "Hey. The kids are in bed."
Ian put his cigarette out in the small bowl he used as an impromptu ash tray and stood. "Okay."
"Do you want a drink or anything?"
Ian shook his head. "I'm okay, baby.. Thank you."
Bryan took Ian's hand as they walked back inside. Ian put on a smile as he saw Kurt and Blaine. "Hey."
"Hey sweetie." Kurt said softly.
"I'm sorry if I seemed weird at lunch.. There's just a lot going on."
"Do you want to talk?" Blaine asked.
Ian walked over and sat on the loveseat with Bryan. "My uncle got out of prison the other day.."
Kurt gasped "oh god.."
"He came to the salon today.."
"Are you okay? What did he want?" Blaine asked.
Ian let out a slow breath. "He wanted to apologize.. He wanted to meet Bryan and Spencer."
"Are you letting him?"
"No.. I told him I'm getting a restraining order. And I am tomorrow." Ian said, looking down.
Kurt nodded. "I would too if I were you."
"I'm just.. I'm kind of shaken about it.."
Kurt place his hand on Ian's back. "It's going to be okay. Once you go to the police and work that out, he can't come near any of you. And we will help with Naomi if she ever needs us."
"Can you guys watch her for me? " Ian asked softly.
"Of course." Blaine said. "We love your sister. We'll watch out."
Ian nodded, his shoulders loosening with relief. "Thank you.."
"You're welcome." Blaine smiled.
"I'm just..Kind of upset that he saw Spencer."
"I know. But he won't come near him again. I promise." Bryan said.
Ian nodded, leaning against Bryan.
"It's going to work out. He's probably on his way back home now."
Ian nodded. "I have to go into work tomorrow."
"We're flying out tomorrow." Kurt said softly.
"It's been really great having you here." Bryan said.
"We'll have to come back soon." Blaine smiled.
"I'd like that." Bryan said softly.
Ian sighed before yawning. "I'm sorry.."
"For what?" Bryan asked.
"It's just been a long day.."
"You don't have to apologize."
"I think I'm going to try to get some sleep."
"We should turn in too.." Blaine said softly.
They said goodnight and Bryan followed Ian up to their room. Ian undressed and climbed in bed, looking up at Bryan.
"Are you sure you're okay?"
"Yeah.. It's just.. Bringing back all those old feelings."
"Is there anything I can do?"
"I want to be close to you.." Ian said quietly.
Bryan changed and got into bed. He pulled Ian close. "I am so sorry, Ian."
"It's not your fault... I knew he'd get out sometime."
"I know. But he didn't need to track you down."
Ian nodded, pressing his forehead against Bryan's neck.
Bryan kissed the top of Ian's neck. "It's going to be okay."
"I believe you.." Ian said softly.
"I love you, Ian. So much. I'm so proud of you."
"I love you too.." Ian whispered, holding him tighter. Bryan started to hum softly. He wished he could take this hurt away. Ian closed his eyes, listening to Bryan's voice. Bryan hummed softly until he felt Ian's body relax and drift to sleep. He sighed softly. Ian seemed a bit more relaxed than he had the day before. Bryan kissed his husband's cheek before leaning back and trying to rest.