Aww yay! I'm so glad more of you reviewed this time. Im glad it came across the way i wanted it to. Good that it was a surprise to, i want it not to be entirely predictable.

Can i just say God Bless the wonder that is Kristen Gutoskie for sharing the full version of 'Sunday in the Sky' pleaseeee go and listen if you haven't already...i'm totally gonna incorporate it into the story at some point for sure. Sunday in the Sky

Jake was in Katie's bedroom pacing. He moved over to the window and looked out. Making sure Mason wasn't still outside. After he turned up out of the blue, Katie made sure to talk to Quentin, which left Jake reeling alone. He put on the front but Mason said had scared him. He used to watch Katie? Never bother with Quentin when his Mother had him...everything about the guy put him on edge. He sat down on the bed his head bowed down and his hands on top of his head trying to process it.

After a few moments the door opened and Jake raised his head to see a tired Katie walk in, she made her way over to her dressing table and took off her earrings.

"You ok?" she whispered quietly.

Jake's arms were now resting on his knees with his hands pressed together by his mouth, "He scares me Katie"

Katie looked down, "Its nothing new"

"Well its new to me" Jake spoke quickly.

Katie sat down on her stool and sighed, "I get it. Its a lot to take, i don't have to deal with him that often thankfully-"

"-hes apparently here more than you think" Jake interrupted, "that's what scares me"

She nodded and rubbed her hands over her face, "Well he may of been but i never saw him...he may of driven men away..." so paused with trepidation, "...but i'm hoping he wont drive this one away?" she spoke quietly, the question was hesitant, almost scared.

Jake dropped his hands and stood up, walking over to her and dropping to his knees in front of her, resting his hands on her lap, "Never. I'll never run" he told her. She closed her eyes and took in his words, reminding her of their conversation in the corridor of the hospital. It was the first time she had told him about her past with drugs and his with his family and women, "Katie all i want is for you to be safe"

Katie nodded quickly, "I know. I want us all to be safe. Together" she looked around her room and Jake knew what was on her mind.

"Im just hoping we get our offer accepted for that house" he spoke.

Katie let out a breathe, "I know. I need to make it clear to Grace that from now on, she doesn't come to pick Quentin up, we take him to a location and get her to go there...that way Mason can never know where we live again"

Jake nodded, "That was a brave decision"

He saw her take a moment, "Was it the right one?" she asked. Telling Mason he couldn't have contact again until Quentin was 18 and could make his own mind up, couldn't have been easy.

"I think so. He isn't stable Katie-"

"You think everything he said was true?" she questioned.

Jake sighed, "I don't know what to think. You know him better then i do. Was it the drugs talking or does he know how to push your buttons to get a reaction?"

Katie moved her hand from his and gently put it through his hair, "Talking of reactions...i know you wanted to hit him...but you didn't. Thank you"

"Yeah its times like this i miss my punching bag at the apartment" Jake chuckled.

"Well there is the garage in the new place? You could make that your own little gym. Save you on gym membership too" Katie reminded him. The new house had spaces for 2 vehicles. So getting a gym in there would be easy.

Jake smiled up at her, "Great idea baby" he leaned up and kissed her quickly, "hows Q did he hear any of it?"

Katie shook her head, "He had his headphone on when i walked in. He knew though...he always knows. He doesn't get his hopes up anymore...besides...he has you now"

"He sure does" Jake agreed, "why don't i make dinner tonight huh? My famous Mac and Cheese?"

"Ahh that sounds amazing. Exactly what i need" Katie agreed, she got closer and took his face in her hands, "thank you for being you"

Jake closed his eyes at her touch. She had no idea. They both kept each other afloat. Before her he would have completely beaten Mason black and blue. He still didn't know if she wasn't there that would still be the case. But he couldn't think of that now. It was baby steps. He wasn't going to become a completely different person. The anger inside of him about it all was still there. That wouldn't change.

"That's funny" Jake said opening his eyes again and staring into hers, "i was going to say the same thing to you"