"Are you okay, babe?" Theodore whispered, looking at Hunter as he pet Rosa. They were leaning on the hood of Nikolas's car, taking the time to be alone.

"Kind of...I mean, almost everything in my life has been a lie." Hunter weakly chuckled and Theodore moved the black hair out of the alpha's face. "But at least it's all out now." Theodore smiled a little and Hunter smiled back.

"Where were you, Hunter?" 

"Out of state. Three states south." Theodore froze up. "Yeah, but it was fine. I met some really nice people who took care of me as best as they could. I'll take you to meet them on one of our breaks. Hopefully anyway." Hunter whispered, shrugging his shoulders.

"Okay, if you say so. I'm just glad you're okay" Theodore got closer to Hunter, not disturbed by Rosa anymore.

"I'm glad you're okay too." Hunter kissed Theodore's head. 

"Baaaaa" Rosa put her head on Theodore's lap and he smiled down at her, gently running his fingers over her wool as Hunter watched. 

~

+++ Back in the House, with Jordan and Nikolas +++

"I can't believe he's my kid," Nikolas whispered and Jordan sighed.

 "I'm so sorry about earlier. I just didn't know how to react when I saw you…that was so stupid." The smaller man shook his head. 

"Yeah, that did hurt...but it's fine. He's mine anyway." Nikolas chuckled and Jordan blushed a little. 

"I've missed you so much, Nik." Nikolas smiled and looked at Jordan before leaning against him. 

"I've missed you more, Jor." 

~ 

+++ Three States Down South +++

"Do you think he'll come back one day?" Ian asked, looking out the door. 

"Of course, he will. He'll most likely bring his whole family too." Robert sighed and sat down at the table. 

"Oh. I'm so excited." Ian smiled and went over to Robert before kissing his husband's cheek. Robert ignored his blush and looked down at the table. 

"When he does come back…do you think he'll forgive me?" Robert asked, showing some vulnerability and regret. Ian looked into his alpha's eyes, seeing it all. 

"Of course, he will. He understands. Just have some faith, hun." Ivan smiled and Robert relaxed, bringing his wife down onto his lap. 

"I will…since you say so."