When I wake I'm momentarily bewildered as to where I am. I look at my watch and realise I've slept for a couple of hours but I feel so rested. Shit, if mom is back with Hannah she will be worried about my whereabouts. I have a quick glance around the room and smile. I stand and walk to the window, taking in the view. I turn and exit the room before heading slowly down the stairs. I walk in and out of every room, just looking and occasionally touching. I can't be too long, I don't want mom to worry. In daddy's study I sit in his chair at the desk. Could I use this as my study one day? I open the top drawer and quickly close it again. I pull it open more slowly and then pull out a small collection of toys, a power ranger, a small aeroplane, a car, and a helicopter. These were mine and I wonder why there are in here. I put them back so that I can return to them another day when I have more time. I quickly lock the patio door and head down the garden and through the gate. As I approach the back door at the kitchen I hear Christian shouting. He's angry, but why is he here?

'Jeez, where is he? That bloody boy won't need to hide from the press, even my security team can't find him. I should have had him micro-chipped.' Christian shouts.

'Christian, calm down. He won't have gone far. Why have you come over? I thought you were busy at work tonight.' Mom says.

'He left his phone in my SUV. I was talking to him and he just switched me off, I think I upset him but I'm not sure why?' Christian says more gently this time. 'Mom, seriously dad needs to talk to him as soon as possible. I've got my PR team working with GMG's to try and negotiate with the press, the deal was only made until he was eighteen and they're desperate for a story, any story. I'm surprised nothing has been leaked yet, there must be plenty of people that want to talk.'

'All the people Simon and Sue were friends with or worked with were very loyal to them and would do anything to protect Matt, there's only one person that might be disloyal after recent revelations but I don't think it's her style really, I'll make sure dad talks to him tonight.' Mom says.

'OK, I think I'll be there with them. We better end this conversation before the others come in. I don't want them finding out.' Christian says. 'The little shit got hair dye on the roof of my car and only just told me this afternoon.'

'Christian.' Mom scolds.

'That's a loving way to speak of your little brother that you adore.' Elliot says laughing at Christian. He must have just come into the kitchen. 'Matt won't have meant to do it.'

'He never means to do anything, stuff just happens and then he says sorry and shrugs it off. He was telling me earlier how cruel we were to him. Do you remember tying him to the fence and hosing him down with cold water?' Christian asks him.

'Boys, that is cruel.' Mom says.

'Yes I remember.' Elliot says. 'We did it whilst you were at work mom so that you wouldn't tell us off.'

'Why did you do it?' mom asks.

'I don't remember.' Christian says.

'I do.' Elliot says. 'He deserved it, he needed teaching a lesson.'

'Oh yes.' Christian says. 'I remember now.'

'Was it that bad?' mom asks.

'Yes mom.' Both Elliot and Christian say before Elliot continues 'Mom, if you caught him doing it now you would hose him down. Luckily you had us to do your dirty work for you roughly six years ago.'

'When I was on the phone earlier to him he knew what he'd done and he went quiet on me. Mom, I'm worried about him, what if he's blacked out somewhere?' Christian says.

'I'm fine.' I say as I step into the kitchen. They all look at me in shock before they find their voices. I go to mom and hug her. 'Where's Hannah? I ask.

'In the living room worrying about you with Mia and Ana.' Mom says.

'Where the hell have you been?' Christian demands.

'Asleep.' I say and shrug my shoulders.

'You did more than go to the bookstore earlier.' He says nodding his head towards the bags. I shrug at him again. 'You're not very talkative.'

'I'm all talked out.' I mutter. Mom looks at Christian worriedly and Elliot makes an excuse to go and see the girls. 'Were you serious about micro chipping me?'

Christian looks at me through wide eyes. 'You heard?' he asks. I nod at him. 'Everything? He says and I nod again. 'Mom, when is dad due home?'

'Anytime.' Mom says.

'Can we wait in his study?'

'Of course.' Mom says. 'Are you staying for dinner?'

'If you don't mind, yes we will.' He says looking at his watch. 'Study, now.'

'Can I see Hannah first?' I ask.

'Yes, but I want you in dad's study within five minutes.' He says.

'Control freak.' I mutter under my breath, staring at him through narrow eyes.

'Matt, this is serious, I'm doing this for you.' He says, staring back at me.

'Boys that's enough, go and see your girls. I'm going to start dinner. Send Mia in so she can help.' Mom says. We wander to the living room. Mia stands and hugs me, and then Ana gives me a quick hug.

'Are you OK?' Ana asks.

'Yes, I'm good. Though Mr Over Protective is going into control freak overdrive. Did you get it on the way over here?' I say grinning at her.

'He was quiet, subdued, deep in thought. He cares Matt, just work with him' Ana says gently.

'Ok, I'll try.' I say as Christian approaches her to hug her. I go to Hannah who's sitting quietly on the sofa.

'Hey baby.' I say kissing her cheek. 'How was today with your mom?'

'I'll tell you about it later when we're alone. Where have you been?' she asks as she kisses me back.

'Sorry, I fell asleep.' I say.

'Where? Everyone has been worried.' She says.

'Don't tell anyone, I fell asleep next door. They didn't think to look for me there. We can use it to escape when we need to.' I whisper and she grins at me.

'OK I won't say but please will you start taking your phone everywhere so that I can at least text you and you can let me know you're ok.' She whispers back.

'Sure, I can do that for you. I can't wait until we're alone later.' I say quietly.

'Me too.' She says.

'Right Matt, that enough smooching. Dad's study' Christian says. Elliot raises his eyebrows at me and smirks.

'Are you staying for dinner as well Elliot?' I ask.

'Yes, seeing as you're going away tomorrow and taking Mia with you I think you deserve my presence tonight.' He says and I laugh at him.

'Good, I'll need you to cheer me up. I've been summoned by the high and mighty control freak to attend a meeting in dad's study.' I say.

'Ouch.' Says Elliot smirking at me. 'You must have done something seriously bad especially if both dad and Christian will be in there.'

'Security.'

'Oh, I'll have a beer waiting for you when you come out.' Elliot says sympathetically.

'I'll need more than one.' I reply as Christian gives me a stern look and I make my way to the study.