Adrien didn't see his father for three days. At first, he thought nothing of it. Because, sometimes when his dad got swamped with work. He would lock himself away in his office for days on end.

It wasn't until the night of the third day. When Adrien was walking to the families wash room. To get some more tooth paste. And he happened to pass his dads room.

That Adrien heard noises that sounded like crying. And at first, he thought he was hearing wrong. His father NEVER cried.

Adrien decided to do a little more digging. He opened his dads door. And peeked into the room. He saw his father's back was to the door. And he indeed heard soft sobs and sniffles coming from his father. Concern over took Adrien. And he walked into his father's room. Startling his father, who jumped up and looked over at his son.

"Adrien, I, uh, what are you doing?" Gabriel asked.

"I thought I heard you crying. And I wanted to check on you. Are you alright, father? I have never seen you cry before." Adrien said.

Gabriel quickly wiped his face and stood to face his son.

"Yes, yes, I'm fine, I just had a lot on my mind, that's all." Gabriel replied.

"Are you sure, father? Are you sad about mother? You can tell me if you are. I won't get upset." Adrien replied.

Hearing Adrien mention his mother. Caused tears to cover Gabriel's face again. He sat back down. And Adrien grabbed some tissues, before sitting by his father.

Gabriel finally sighed, "Yes, I've been thinking about your mother. I've been missing her a lot recently. And I was just thinking about what I would do to get her back. But, as time ticks on. I keep feeling like I won't get to see her again."

Adrien gently placed his hand on his father's shoulder.

"Don't say that, father. I know it's been a year since mother went missing. But, she could still be alive out there. We just have to hold out hope. That she will return safe to us one day."

Gabriel felt a lump in his throat at his sons words. He knew full well that Emilie would NEVER be coming back. But, he couldn't tell Adrien. Because, he knew Adrien just wouldn't understand the real reason why. And that crushed Gabriel even more.

Gabriel buried his face in his hands and continued to cry. Adrien watched on, as more concern grew inside him.

He had never seen his father like this before. Even before his mother went missing. His father never got this upset about things. He was usually able to handle things with a cool, level head. So, Adrien had no idea what to do in this situation.

After a few moments, Gabriel felt Adrien's arms go around him. And he felt his sons head on his shoulder.

Adrien gently rubbed his father's back.

"It's okay to be sad father. I have many nights where I'm sad. And I cry for mother. But, I remind myself that there is a chance she could come back to us. And that makes me feel better."

Sigh "So innocent, so pure. Why did it have to come to this? Why must I soon break my sons heart? By telling him that his mother in never coming home? I don't think I can bare that tonight. So, I will just let him keep thinking she might come back one day. At least for now." Gabriel thought to himself.

Gabriel finally returned the hug his son was giving to him. Father and son just rested in each others embrace. Not much needing to be said between the two.

After some time, Gabriel pulled Adrien up and looked into his green eyes. Exactly like his mothers.

Gabriel finally sighed, "Thank you, Adrien. For being so caring."

"Of cores, father. I know it's your job to worry about me. But, it's also my job to worry about you. Cause I love you. And I want you to know I'm always here for you." Adrien replied.

"Oh, my sweet boy. I don't deserve a son like you. After everything I've put you through. You still care about me. You deserve so much better." Gabriel thought to himself.

Gabriel finally planted a soft kiss on Adrien's forehead.

"Why don't you get to bed? You have school tomorrow."

Adrien nodded, before walking out of the room.

"Goodnight father." Adrien said, as he left the room.

"Goodnight" Gabriel muttered out.

Gabriel curled back up on the bed. With Adrien's words ringing in his head.

"I don't deserve Adrien, Emilie. I have been horrible to him the past year. And yet he still cares about me. I'm not sure how. So, I hope you can see that I have to mend things with him. Before he stops loving me all together. Please, show me how to go about this. So, I can have a relationship with Adrien again. But, to also help your memory always live on in him. And please, help me figure out how to tell him, that you are never coming home to us. I know it is going to crush him. But, I just don't have a choice."

Gabriel felt another wave of emotions. He felt sad, guilty, he felt like someone had ripped his heart out of his chest. And he felt like the pain would never go away.

Gabriel finally was able to cry himself into a restless sleep.

Well, what did you all think? Thank you to all who have read and commented. I always read the comments. And I appreciate every single one! But, for now that is chapter 4. Please remember to RR. And I will try to upload chapter 5 soon! Until next time my friends, Blessings, Butterfly582.