A/N: Sorry for the wait guys! I was going through some personal issues and whatnot but here's the next chapter!
Kyle released a breath he hadn't been aware he was holding as he exited the hospital room. 'He's going to be okay. He's actually going to be okay.' He had been petrified, absolutely petrified that he would lose him. He shuddered physically at the mere thought. Kyle's dad was waiting for him in the waiting room. It appeared that Gerald was currently engaged in conversation with Miss Cartman but he waved Kyle over anyway.
She greeted Kyle with a tight hug. "Thank you," she whispered.
Kyle smiled at the woman. He couldn't help but think she wasn't only thanking him for donating his blood but for something far deeper, not that he would bring any of that up in front of his dad.
"Goodnight, Liane, thanks for keeping an eye on my son. I'm sure we'll be seeing more of each other in the future. Right now my son and I need to figure some things out." He nodded to her as he motioned for Kyle to follow him.
The redhead didn't say a word until they were safely seated in his dad's plain black work car.
"What's going to happen now?" Kyle said, sounding a lot stronger than he felt. He was completely exhausted. Your crazy mother shooting your boyfriend didn't exactly make for a relaxing day.
Gerald sighed as he started the car. "I'm not going to lie to you Kyle. You're growing up, hell, your actions lately show you are grown up, maturity wise at least. But a lot of things are going to be changing around here."
Kyle didn't say anything, waiting for his father to continue while basking in the pride he felt that his dad had recognized his maturing.
It was now or never Kyle decided. And now with the adrenaline still fresh and with the rest of the day's events, Kyle knew there wouldn't be another more appropriate time.
"Dad, before you continue, I have something to say."
"Go ahead, son."
"Well, what happened with mom, something kind of happened to set her off, big time. But I fear you may hate me for it as well." Kyle ran his hand nervously through his hair. No matter what he was going to continue though. This was one secret he had lived with for far too long.
Gerald laughed shortly. "Unfortunately, I cannot speak for your mother, but I could never hate you or Ike, Kyle, no matter what you tell me."
Kyle gulped. 'No pressure.' "I told mom I was gay and that I had no intention of becoming a lawyer." 'And there it is, out in the fucking open for his dad to see and say whatever he would.'
Gerald pulled into the driveway before saying anything further. "Get out of the car son."
Kyle was shaking again. 'Can today just end before I have a total mental breakdown?!'
He did as his father told him too as Gerald also stepped out of the car. In seconds, his father was hugging him tightly. "I already knew both of those things. You're dating the Cartman boy am I right? And it really didn't take much analysis to figure out you had no interest in law."
Kyle's eyes widened. "What?! How?! I-I can explain-"
"There's no need to. But I rest my case, there is nothing you could tell me that would make me hate you. Now come on, I told Ike to grab takeout for us."
And other than normal dinner table conversation that was it. Kyle's dad was officially the fucking best dad in the world. He had taken the news almost as if Kyle had told him about the weather.
The three ate the meal in a relatively lighthearted conversation. After the meal, Gerald pushed his chair slightly back from the table and donned a serious expression. "I was going to wait to discuss this later, but seeing as I believe you two are more than capable of having this conversation now, the sooner the better."
Ike and Kyle both stared expectantly at their father.
"First, I never want either one of you to be afraid to be honest with me, Kyle I've already talked to you about this one on one but that goes for you too Ike. When people hide things that are such an integral part of themselves, it hurts them and separates them from those who love them and want to help them. I'm already very proud of the both of you, so keep up the good work. Secondly, on a not so positive note, your mother. As it stands now, she committed a very serious crime. One that she is facing jail time for regardless of whether she has a good lawyer or not. Her sentence could be drastically shortened depending on the quality of the lawyer. That being said, I personally have decided not to represent her or offer her legal advice whatsoever. I still love your mother, but I firmly believe she should be punished for her crime. She is currently undergoing a psychological evaluation as well, so pending those results she will not be allowed into the public under any circumstances."
Ike spoke first, "Are you getting a divorce?" His eyes held a mixture of many emotions, but sadness was the greatest of them.
Gerald pursed his lips. "I don't know, Ike. This is a very complicated situation and I wanted to give you both time to provide your input, don't worry I'm not asking you to tell me tonight, but I would understand if Kyle or you would feel unsafe living with her."
"I don't want her to stay in jail longer than she has to." Kyle said thickly. "Yes, she committed a serious crime, no I don't trust her, but she is a part of this family. I'll need more time to decide about living with her though. That's my two cents."
Gerald nodded, appreciatively. "Alright, I'll give you both time to make a decision, no rush. You both are very mature, intelligent young men. You'll make the right choice."
"But doesn't your opinion matter too dad?" Ike questioned still not really too sure about any of this.
"Yes, indeed it does, but I think you two's thoughts matter equally if not more so, that's why I'm leaving the final decision up to the both of you."
"That's enough heavy conversation for one night, let's go to bed." He bid them both goodnight and hugged them as the three went to their respective rooms.
Tomorrow would bring its own challenges but for today, things were beginning to settle down some.
A/N: I know no Cartman this chapter but he'll be back next time! Review please.