Happy Mistakes
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Chapter 4: Revelations
Adam slowly felt himself waking up. He was vaguely aware that something was tugging at the blanket. He cracked at eye open and looked to Cooper who was still lost to the world. Adam rolled back over and tried to go back to sleep. He didn't know how much longer he had until Miri started crying.
Adam felt himself starting to drift off once more. He heard the small potter patter of feet. Something wet poked him in the face.
"Papa."
Adam opened his eyes. Standing before him was Miri. She had he thumb in her mouth and was looking up at Adam.
"Oh baby girl," Adam said sitting up. He nudged Cooper. Cooper groaned and swatted at Adam. Adam rolled his eyes. He picked Miri up. She smiled and hugged Adam.
"Papa," she said again.
"What's the matter," Adam asked, mostly to himself. He checked her for a dirty diaper and found none.
Miri had other ideas. She stormed from his grasp and climbed between him and Cooper. She looked up at Adam with a smile.
"You have your own bed for a reason," Adam sighed. He didn't want her to form a habit of sleeping with him and Cooper. That smile melted his heart though.
"She's too cute to sleep in her own bed," Cooper mumbled as he placed an arm around their daughter. He pressed a kiss to her cheek, Miri giggled.
"This is a bad habit in the making," Adam sighed as he laid back down. He too pressed a kiss to Miri's cheek. She in turn have him a big slobbery kiss.
Adam knew this would be a hard habit to break, but right now he didn't care. He had his whole family in one room, together. That was all that mattered to him.
"Stop thinking so hard and get some sleep. We've only got a few more hours before we really have to get up," Cooper said reaching out for Adam.
-Happy Mistakes-
Kyle raced up the steps, he had forgone the elevator. Roldy had called and told him that Jared had gotten some bad news and was locked in his room. Kyle dug his key from his pocket and entered the apartment. He saw Jackie and Carter sitting on the couch with Jill and Carly sitting between them. The girls seemed to be sleeping, Jackie and Carter looked upset and didn't seem to notice the blonde. Noah, Roldy, and Matt were in the kitchen talking quietly. There was no sign of Jared, but Kyle expected that.
Roldy spotted him first. He gestured for him to come over. Kyle approached the three confused.
"What's going on, you were really vague," Kyle said quietly.
"Yeah, sorry but they all just got some bad news," Matt said slowly.
"What do you mean," Kyle asked. He needed to know more.
"Erin apparently was fed up and killed Todd and then herself. Details are a bit vague," Matt said lowly.
"Oh," Kyle said shocked. He hadn't been expecting that. "How did Jared take it?"
"Not sure, he threw some things and then talked to them. The girls cried themselves to sleep and they haven't said a word in like an hour," Roldy said.
"Jared's been locked in his room. He won't let us in," Noah explained.
"Maybe you can-" Matt started.
"I'll try," Kyle said unsure. He did not known what to do. He had never had to deal with something like this. He could not imagine what anyone of them were going through.
Kyle made his way to Jared's room. He stopped at the door. He gathered himself before knocking lightly.
"Go away!" Came Jared's broken reply. Kyle felt awful. He knew Jared wanted to be alone, but he also felt like he needed to be there for his boyfriend.
"Jer, it's me," Kyle said. He got no answer.
Kyle placed his hand on the door knob. He gave it a twist and it moved. He opened the door and stepped into the room.
Jared was sitting on his bed, his knees drawn up to his chest, and his eyes red and puffy. Kyle didn't hesitate. He pushed the door shut and quickly crossed the room. He was on the bed in seconds. He took the older male into his arms – He didn't say a word, none was needed right now.
Kyle wasn't sure how long they say there like that. He just knew that Jared needed time right now. He was still processing some big news.
"I take it they told you," Jared said after a while.
"Yeah, I'm sorry," Kyle said, not sure what else to say.
"The last thing I told them, was I hated them and they there weren't my parents," Jared said in a small voice.
"Oh Jer," Kyle said softly. He pulled the older male closer. He didn't know what to say. He hoped this was enough.
"They need me to go down to San Diego to identify the bodies. We will have to figure out something for Jill and Carly. I mean they can stay here, but...I don't know what to do," Jared rambled on. Kyle let go and Jared sat up. He looked pleadingly at the blonde. "Just stay with me?"
"Always," Kyle promised.
-Happy Mistakes-
Logan watched as Lilly got into her car to leave for work. He smiled and waved to her. It was hard to believe that see almost eight months pregnant now. Logan was hoping she would change her mind about the baby, but she hadn't. Over the last few months, Logan found himself thinking about the baby more and more. He had been coming around to the idea of being a grandpa when Lilly dropped the bomb on him. She wasn't keeping the baby and she was going away for college. She also told him that she hoped he would respect her wishes and not be involved in the baby's life.
Logan sighed as he headed inside. He had to get ready for work himself. He had been picking my up hours in the ER again. It was a distraction from his crazy life.
Logan made his way up to his bedroom. He looked to his side table. The divorce papers sitting there. He had yet to bring them to Carlos. He wasn't sure how to approach the Latino. He knew this would only start an argument. Carlos would want him to reconsider and try to get him to change his mind.
Logan jumped as the doorbell rang. He made his way back downstairs. He answered the door and saw Kendall waiting for him. He frowned at the blonde.
"You busy?" Kendall asked.
"I was about to get ready for work," Logan admitted.
"We need to talk," Kendall said letting himself in.
Logan glared at his friend. He wasn't in the mood for one of Kendall's speeches. He didn't need to hear how he was making the biggest mistake of his life, or that he just needed to talk to Carlos.
"Make it quick," Logan said.
"I just need to know, is a kiss really all it takes to end your marriage?" Kendall asked bluntly. "I mean all he did was kiss her. You're way too upset over it. I can't figure it out, unless there's something you're not telling us," Kendall said giving the brunette an accusing glare.
"What makes you think that?" Logan asked slowly.
"You've filed divorce papers over a kiss," Kendall replied.
Logan turned away from the blonde. He bit his lip. Kendall had always been able to read him like a book. What was Kendall implying here.
"Kendall," Logan said warningly.
"What did you do?" Kendall asked.
"That night he told me, I was upset," Logan said slowly.
"Logan no," Kendall said shaking his head.
"We've been growing apart for years," Logan said darkly. "There's no way it was just a kiss."
"So you went out and found the first person you could," Kendall asked.
"She was a colleague," Logan said, "she had been showing interest but I always shut her down. I went to her for advice. One thing led to another and the next thing I knew I was at her place. It all felt so wrong, but I couldn't bring myself to stop." Tears had formed in his eyes. Logan tried to blink them back.
"You are are...I don't even know what to say," Kendall sighed.
"How did you figure it out?" Logan asked looking away from his friend.
"I'm not stupid, the more I thought about it, the more it became obvious you weren't telling the full truth. Why move out over a simple kiss," Kendall said shaking his head.
"You see why I can't go back there, I don't deserve him. At least he stopped himself, I couldn't," Logan said shaking his head.
"I-I don't know what to say here Loges," Kendall admitted.
"Don't say anything, I know what I did was wrong. Why do you think I have those papers. I'm going to tell him everything and let him make the choice. I know what his answer will be," Logan said.
-Happy Mistakes-
Lucas was over with Leora. He was listening to her talk about a disastrous date she had been on recently. It had been with some guy over the summer. He had only asked her out because of who her dads were.
"All he talked about as my dads, or Kyle," Leora said shaking her head.
"I'm sorry Le," Lucas said sympathetically.
"No biggie, the jerk left his watch in my car. I ran it over," Leora replied with a wicked smile.
"Remind me to never cross you," Lucas said quickly.
"Yes, you'll do well to stay on me good side," Leora replied with a small smile.
The pair started laughing together. Leora collapsed on her bed after a while. She rolled over and looked to Lucas.
"So, how was your date with Artie last night?" Leora asked, "you never texted me back."
"Oh sorry, it was awesome," Lucas said quickly. "Artie and his grandpa are so close and it was nice to meet his family for a change."
"Arthur didn't grill you about your intentions with his grandson," Leora chuckled.
"Of course he did, but he's only looking out for Artie," Lucas replied.
"What are your intentions? Like how serious are you two?" Leora asked curiously.
"I just met one of the most important people in his life Leora, we're like super cereal now," Lucas joked. Leora laughed and shook her head at that. "Seriously though, we are really serious, like 'I love you,' serious," he said.
"Wow, have you two…" Leora started, "you don't have to answer that," she added quickly her cheeks tinting pink.
"It's ok Le, and no we haven't," Lucas said, "we've talked about it and he isn't fully transitioned yet. He's nervous and I won't push him into anything he's not ready for."
"Such a gentleman," Leora replied, "why can't more guys be like you?" she asked.
"Dunno," Lucas shrugged, "so what's up with you and Miles?"
"Miles?" Leora asked confused.
"I'm not deaf Leora, I heard you two yesterday," Lucas said.
"Oh, Miles wants to go to mini golf again and I promised him I'd go, but things have come up like Eli being born and well homework," Leora shrugged.
"Really that's all?" Lucas asked.
"Me and Miles?" Leora asked.
She had never really thought about Miles like that before. Sure back when they were in middle school Miles had a crush on her, but he was over that. They were friends now. He was like a brother to her.
"Maybe I'm wrong, but it sounded like he was trying to ask you out on a date yesterday," Lucas said slowly.
"Well, he had a crush on me forever ago, we were just kids then," Leora replied thoughtfully. She had never given it much thought.
Could she ever really date Miles. He was her brother's goofy friend. Somewhere along the line he had become her friend as well. He was someone she could go to with her troubles. He was always willing to listen to her. Was Miles ready to even date again?
"Anyways," Lucas said drawing Leora's attention once more. Leora looked to him showing she was listening. "After the date Arthur pulled me aside. He asked me to try and talk to Artie about maybe going to see his mom," he said.
"What? I thought she didn't approve of his transition," Leora said sitting up.
"She doesn't, but I don't know if I feel comfortable with that, but Arthur said she does miss him. I don't know what to do," Lucas admitted.
"I don't know what to tell ya, Lu," Leora said.
"I was afraid of that," Lucas sighed.
"See this is why I'm single, it's simple," Leora said.
"But being in love is awesome. You have someone you can share your secrets with and who will never judge you, or judge you and not care," Lucas said with a small laugh.
"That's what I've got you, Lil, and Miles for," Leora replied.
"True, but being in love is an awesome feeling," Lucas said.
"Yeah, I agree, but when the spark isn't there anymore...I don't miss it too much right now," Leora shrugged.
-Happy Mistakes-
Carlos yawned as he flipped through channels. It was his day off, and he had nothing better to do. The kids were all out. He was home alone.
Carlos did like being alone. If left him time to think. Thinking wasn't good. At least lately it wasn't. All he could think about was how life hasn't turned out like he had thought it would.
Everything in his life was so chaotic. It was like nothing in his life wanted to work out.
First, Logan wasn't home anymore. He was sure that Logan was on the verge of divorcing him. Logan was so mad at him. Carlos was mad at himself as well. He had cheated. Sure it was only a kiss, but he had done the emotional part too. It was hair as bad as cheating.
Then there was Lucas and Miles. Carlos had missed so much of their lives, Lucas especially. He wanted to make up for that, be he wasn't sure how. Besides Mary and Gerald weren't to thrilled that Lucas spent so much time being in the spotlight with Kyle.
Then there was Lilly being pregnant. What hurt him the most was her decision to give up the baby. She told him that she didn't want him in the kid's life either. She thought it would make her look bad for not being there. She wanted to cut all family ties. Carlos didn't get to know the joy of being a grandparent yet. Maybe it was for the best. He didn't really want a kid brought into all this drama.
"Papi?"
Carlos jumped. He hadn't heard anyone come in. He turned and saw Lilly looking at him.
"Mija, I didn't hear you come in," Carlos said. "Come sit."
Lilly crossed the room and sat down next to Carlos. She smiled at him. "How are you doing?"
"Good, what about you?" Carlos asked.
"Tired, like all the time," Lilly sighed.
"It's part of being pregnant sweetie," Carlos said placing an arm around his daughter in a side hug. "It'll all be over soon."
"I hope so," Lilly replied.
Carlos looked at her with a smile. He hadn't seen her much in the last few months. She was living with Logan now. After their big argument with the baby, Lilly had moved out. He still had a hard time accepting her decision.
"So, you getting ready for college?" Carlos asked her changing the subject.
"Yeah, I've set my classes up. I've got it all under control, plus Caleb is going to school there too. It'll be nice to have someone I know around," Lilly said quickly.
Carlos could tell that she was nervous. This was a big step though. Going to college was an important milestone. Carlos just wasn't sure how she would handle giving up the baby. He had talked with her at length about postpartum. It ran in the family, he had had it and his mother as well. He just wanted her to know the facts and to always be honest with him. He feared she would develop it over her decision to not be a part of the baby's life. He did want her going through that. He just wanted his daughter to be happy.
"That's great mija," Carlos said with a smile. He felt like Lilly was holding something back, but didn't say anything. He was just glad that she was here.
-Happy Mistakes-
Kendall's mind was still reeling with the bomb Logan had dropped on him. He had left the condo hours ago, but he was still thinking about it. How could Logan ever do something like that. Kendall had never once thought of cheating on James, no matter how mad the brunette had made him sometimes. Kendall still loved James, it's just sometimes they didn't agree on things. They usually worked things out in the end.
What really bugged Kendall, was he hadn't even noticed that Logan and Carlos had been struggling. That was probably the point though. They put on smiles for everyone in public. Behind closed doors was another thing.
"Are you ok?"
Kendall looked up at James. He had been in his office all afternoon. James was looking at him worried.
"Yeah, I'm fine," Kendall replied. He stood, walked over to James, and placed a kiss on his lips. "Just thinking is all."
"About what? You've been acting strange ever since you got back from your grocery run," James said not buying what Kendall was selling. He could always see right through the blonde.
"I stopped to see Logan," Kendall said, "he's dead set on the divorce." He added shaking his head.
"Kendall, I know you mean well," James sighed.
"I'll stay out of it from now on," Kendall promised.
"Please do, this is their problem not ours," James said, "as much as we dislike the situation, there's nothing we can do, but be supportive of their decisions."
Kendall nodded his head. James was right, there was nothing they could do. This was between Carlos and Logan. He had to let them figure it out.
"What changed your mind?" James asked.
"I told you I stopped to see Logan earlier," Kendall said. He left the office. James followed after him.
"What did he say to change your mind?" James asked curiously. "This isn't like you to just give up on something you believe in. You've been trying to get them back together for months now."
"Well maybe I don't believe in them anymore," Kendall sighed.
"Kendall, what happened? They are our friends," James said shocked.
"Logan told me that night him and Carlos got into the argument he went to a coworker for some advice and one thing led to another," Kendall said shaking his head. He still couldn't believe that Logan had done something so awful.
"You're kidding," James replied his jaw gaping at his husband.
"Do I look like I'm kidding?" Kendall asked, "I told Logan he's got three days to come clean to Carlos otherwise I'm telling him."
"Three days?" James asked.
"And that's being generous," Kendall said, "I'd have already told Carlos, but he begged me to let him do it."
"Wow," James said slowly.
Kendall grabbed James' hand in his. He made the brunette look at him. "Promise me, not matter how hard things get, you'll always come back to me."
"Always," James replied. "I'll never hurt you that way."
"I know and I'll never hurt you that way either," Kendall said.
Just hearing James say that, put Kendall at ease. He did doubt James love. He knew where they stood with one another. Nothing could come between them.
-Happy Mistakes-
Kyle's stomach growled as he laid next to Jared. The older male looked up at him, Kyle felt his face heat up in embarrassment.
The pair had been laying together all afternoon. Kyle had let Jared just cry it out and talk about his regret and sorrow. Eventually they lapsed into silence. That was when Kyle's stomach betrayed him.
"Sorry, it's just we've been here all day, I think it's time for food Jer," Kyle said softly.
"I think so too," Jared said, snatching his phone from his bedside table. "I'm texting Ro to order pizza. The usual?"
"Always," Kyle replied with a small smile.
Jared's phone buzzed, and he looked at it before setting it aside again. He laid back down, pulling Kyle close.
"Thanks," Jared said softly.
"For what?" Kyle asked looking up at his boyfriend.
"For just being here for me," Jared replied. He hugged the blonde close.
"That's what I'm here for, but I think we should go out by the others. I'm sure your brothers and sisters would appreciate it," Kyle said.
Jared sighed and pressed his face into Kyle's shoulder. Kyle waited for his response. He didn't want to pressure him, but they had been in here al day. The other four were grieving as well. They needed Jared, and Kyle was sure he needed them too. It might help them all to just be together.
Once Jared got the text that their food arrived, he sighed and sat up.
"Come on, Ro refuses to bring it in to us," Jared said cracking a small smile. Kyle shook his head at him with a small chuckle. He got off the bed and offered and hand to the older male.
"Come on, you can't hide here forever," Kyle said. Jared sighed and took Kyle's hand.
The two left the room. They saw everyone sitting around the table. There was a heaviness in the air, no one spoke a word. Jill looked up first. Her eyes landed on Jared. Everyone else looked to the pair.
"Sorry we don't have enough chairs for everyone," Roldy said looking to the two.
"It's fine Ro," Kyle said taking a dive of pizza and leaning against the counter.
"Jared can sit with me," Carly offered as she jumped up. Jared smiled and sat down in her seat. Carly then climbed into his lap with a smile.
"Are you ok?" Jill asked.
Jared sighed and looked at the pizza. Suddenly he wasn't too hungry anymore.
"No Jill, I don't think that we will be ok for a long time. I don't know what's going to happen come tomorrow. I've got to go down to San Diego tomorrow. I'd rather you four stay here, but I can't stop you," Jared said looking to his brothers.
"No way are you going alone," Carter said quickly.
"If we miss a few classes it's not the end of the world," Jackie agreed.
"And you two, I don't know what's going to happen. There are going to be a lot of people asking you where you want to go. Which relative you want to stay with," Jared said looking to Jill as he hugged Carly.
"We already talked about it," Jackie started.
"We wanna stay with you," Jill said.
"Yeah, can't we stay with you?" Carly asked pleading as she looked up at Jared with his big round innocent eyes.
Jared sighed and looked to Kyle. He was busy looking at his pizza. This was a decision for Jared to make on his own. Part of him wanted his sisters here. He loved them dearly and having them close by would be nice. The other part of his said this wasn't practical. He was a pop star now and in the limelight. There was no privacy and he wanted to keep Jill and Carly from that.
"I work a lot, sometimes all day," Jared said slowly.
"Jill has been taking babysitting classes!" Carly said quickly, "she can make food in the microwave too!"
"Yeah, and I can help when the baby comes," Jill said quickly, "aren't you having a baby?" She asked looking to Kyle. He nodded his head.
"Is this what you two really want? You'd have to start a new school, and make new friends," Jared warned them.
"That's ok, we just wanna be with you," Jill said tears in her eyes.
"Yeah, we haven't seen you in forever," Carly added.
"Well ok then, we will figure something out and I will fight to keep you two here," Jared said.
"And Carter and I are looking for our own place too," Jackie piped in, "so they can take the extra room."
"I can't guarantee anything, but I will do whatever it takes," Jared said hugging Carly tightly. "Anything to keep this family together."
Boom! Another chapter done! Is Miri forming a bad habit? Is that such a bad thing? How will Jared the handle being in San Diego? Will he be able to keep Jill and Carly with him? Will Logan tell Carlos the truth? Will Carlos forgive him? Can Lilly really give up her baby?
Here's a quick update. I don't know the inspiration hit and I cracked this one out pretty quick. Let me know what you think. As always more to come and I will see you folks next time.
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