Gabriel knew he needed to start mending things with Adrien. But, he had no idea where to start. He had fooled himself the past year. That everything had been fine between him and Adrien. And now that his bubble had been popped. He had no idea how to go about fixing things with Adrien.

Gabriel sat in his dining room, with Natalie sitting next to him. She could see that he was struggling with what to do next.

"Sir, is there something I can do that might help you?" Natalie asked.

"Not unless you can tell me how to fix the mess I've created with Adrien." Gabriel replied

"You just need to start from the bottom sir. Maybe go see how he is feeling. And let him talk to you about how he is feeling about his mother being gone." Natalie replied.

Gabriel sighed, and knew Natalie was right. He had to start somewhere. So, why not start with the death of Emilie? At least he would have a starting platform.

Later on, Gabriel went to Adrien's room. He just allowed himself in, to find Adrien on his sofa. Playing some kind of video game.

Gabriel walked over and Adrien didn't even take notice of his father at first. Gabriel felt bad when he saw his son. Adrien's face was red, probably cause he had just been crying. And he looked like he was only playing these games. To try and distract himself from the pain he was feeling.

Gabriel sat by his son. Finally catching Adrien's attention. Adrien paused the game and looked over at his father.

"Do you need something, father?" Adrien asked.

"Um, no, I mean, I, I just wanted to come check on you. I haven't seen you much the past two weeks. And, well, you know, I guess, how have you been, son?" Gabriel asked.

Adrien simply gave his father a look. Which made Gabriel know that was the dumbest question he could of asked at this moment in time.

Adrien finally sighed, "As well as you can expect. I'm just trying to numb my thoughts with games."

Gabriel nodded, "Yes, I see that. I know these past few weeks have probably been hard for you. And I never really got the chance to talk to you. And make sure you were okay."

"I'll be fine father. You don't have to worry about me. I know you must be busy with work. And are probably just in here cause Natalie told you to check on me. But, you don't have to waste your time on me. I will be fine." Adrien replied.

Gabriel was at a loss for words. Why would Adrien think he was wasting his time by checking on him?

"It's because you have been a horrible father!" Gabriel thought to himself.

"He finally sighed, "I'm not wasting my time. I wanted to come in and see how you were. No one had to tell me to check on you."

Adrien just rolled his eyes. "Okay, well I guess that's nice of you. But, you are just doing this because of mother dying. You normally never care about how I feel. Or care about what I'm going through. So, can you please just leave me to my games?"

"Adrien, please I am trying here at least." Gabriel replied.

"Just get out father! You've never tried at all this past year! So, why is now different?! I don't want to talk! I just want to be left alone!" Adrien snapped.

Gabriel finally sighed, and then left his sons room. As he headed back to his office. As Adrien's words rang in his head like a bell.

He finally sighed, "This is going to be harder then I thought. And it's all my fault."

Well, that was chapter 7. If you enjoyed, please to R&R. And I will try to upload chapter 8 soon! Until next time my friends, Blessings! Butterfly582!