Justin smiled at Brian as he got inside the store. Brian smiled back at him like a little kid. Jake shook his head and kept walking after Justin and Ben. “Damn, Brian, you really like that kid.” Kevin said. “Yeah, I guess.” “What happen to all the bullshit you used to say? I don’t do boyfriends. Love is for breeders and all that shit.” Brian looked at Kevin and smiled. “I don’t know. It all went down the drain when I met him. He is different.” Kevin laughed. “He is a snobby little kid.” Kevin told him. Brian smacked him on the head. “Watch out how you talk about my snobby little kid.” Kevin laughed even harder. Brian shook his head and started to walk to the car. “Brian, do you think I’ll ever find someone?” Kevin asked. “If I did, you surely will too.” Kevin nodded. “So where are we going?” Kevin asked. “We have to go find James.” “What was that fit about not being a detective?” Kevin asked while he walked with Brian. Brian frowned. “I want to find out what happened. I just don’t want to do it using Justin’s trust.” Kevin smiled as he wondered what it was to care for someone else. Really care to the point where you would do anything for them. “And I don’t have fits.” Brian told him. “Right,” Kevin said slowly. “It was my mistake.” Kevin was about to open the door when shots were heard from the direction that they had come. Brian took off running with Kevin just after him. When they got to the bookstore there were people running out in every direction. Brian and Kevin fought against them to get in. Brian got in and quickly squatted down with his gun in hand. Kevin got on his knees behind him. He took out his gun and took a deep breath. “Are you ready?” Brian asked. “Yeah,” “I’ll cover you. I want you to run up to the fountain and hide behind the wall.” Kevin nodded. “You’ll cover me and I will run to you.” Brian said. “Okay,” “Go,” Brian said. Kevin got up and ran quickly to the hiding spot. He nodded at Brian when he was ready. Brian ran to him and they hid there. “I didn’t see anybody.” Kevin whispered. Brian took a quick look. “What?” “There is someone on the floor.” Brian said. “Okay, I’ll run to…” “No, I’ll go. I have more experience that you do. Just watch and learn.” Kevin nodded. “Have your eyes open.” Brian told him. Brian ran to the person that was in the floor and his heart sank. He got on his knees and checked for a pulse. “Jake,” Brian whispered. Jake opened his eyes. “He got me good.” Jake said. Brian took of his shirt and pressed it against Jake’s wound. “Oh shit,” Kevin said coming towards them. “Help me get him out of here.” Brian said. Kevin and Brian carried Jake to the car. He was pretty much babbling and Brian was worried that he might not make it. “Take him to the hospital now and don’t stop for anything.” Brian told him. Kevin nodded and looked back at Brian’s wife beater that was covered in blood. He grimaced and got in the driver’s seat. Brian ran back to the bookstore and wondered where the cops were. He went inside like he had before only this time after the he came out of the wall he ran up the stairs. His gun went up immediately when he saw where Justin was. Ben was pointing his gun at a guy who had a gun pointing at Justin’s head. Brian swallowed and didn’t let his emotion’s get mixed together. Brian tried to see the guy’s face but he had it covered with his hair and the hoodie he was wearing. Brian looked around and saw a few people still hiding at different corners. “Let him go.” Brian hissed. “Oh, is the knight in shinning armor.” The guy whispered to Justin. They all heard the distant sound of the police approaching. “Guess I have to go now.” The guy said pushing Justin into Ben and Brian. The aggressor grabbed another person when he was close to the stairs. He smiled at Brian who was still pointing his gun at him. “Put your gun down or I’ll shoot her.” “I won’t do that.” Brian told him. The attacker pushed the girl in Brian’s arm making him fall back. The guy ran out. Brian ran after him when he finally got up. *** Craig was pacing back and forward while Jennifer sat down on the couch drinking wine. Molly had been sent to bed early. Justin was sitting next to his mom chewing on his nails. Ben was standing by the door hoping his brother was okay. Brian came in looking like he had been to war and back twice. “Brian,” Justin screamed and jump in Brian’s arm. “You are okay?” “I’m okay.” Brian told him and started to inspect Justin. “Are you okay?” Ben cleared his throat and Brian looked at him and then at Craig who was staring at them. “What the fuck is this?” Craig asked. Justin looked at his father but didn’t know what to say. “I was just worried.” Justin said. “Justin, do you and Brian have something going on?” Jennifer asked. “He wouldn’t. It wouldn’t be professional.” Craig hissed. Justin looked from Brian to his father and knew it wasn’t good. “I want a word with you Brian.” Craig said walking to his office. Brian bit the inside of his cheek and followed his boss. Brian closed the door giving Justin one more look. He sat down and looked at Craig that was still standing up. “I want you to stop seeing him.” “Why? I thought you didn’t care that he was…” “I don’t.” Craig said before Brian could finish. “You are too old for him. You are just going to break his heart.” “I see.” Brian said. “I don’t think it should matter.” “Plus,” Craig said dryly. “I want Justin to have someone of his position.” “You mean rich.” Brian smirked and shook his head. “I have money. Is not as much as you but I can take care of him.” “Brian, if you want to still work for me then you will stop seeing my son.” Craig told him. Brian nodded and got up to leave. Brian turned around and looked at Craig. “You know, I came here as a favor. You can take me off the fucking payroll.” Craig looked up at Brian surprised. Brian opened the door and left. “What happen?” Ben asked coming up to him. Brian looked at Justin who was sitting on the couch next to his mom. “Take care of him.” Brian whispered. Ben watched as Brian left but didn’t say anything.