Debbie passed another plate of food and kept a close watch on Michael. Ever since they had come back from the funeral he had sat on the couch and hadn’t moved or eaten anything. She was glad that Justin was by his side talking to him even if Michael wasn’t answering. “Hey. How are you doing?” Debbie asked Brian when he came into the kitchen. “I’m going out of my fucking mind. The police said that they are trying everything possible to find my son. Ben is dead. The girls are a fucking mess and…Justin wants to play hero.” Debbie stopped serving food and moved closer to him. She gave him a little smile and hugged him. “I know it’s been hell. Things are going to get better. I know they are. You guys don’t deserve all this.” Debbie whispered to him. Brian held on to her and tried to find comfort. He watched as Michael and Justin got up and he pull away from Debbie to follow them. “Where are you going?” Brian asked Justin when he reached them at the car. Mason looked at him and shrugged. “I want to go home.” Michael said. “I’m going with him.” Justin said. Justin walked up to Brian and kissed him. “I’ll talk to you later. I love you.” Justin said. Brian rested his forehead on Justin's own and nodded slightly. “Do you want to come?” Justin asked. Brian shook his head. “You guys go. Take care of him, Justin.” Brian said. “I will.” Justin said and got in the car with Michael and Mason. Brian watched them go. He was about to go in the house again when Rick and Kevin came out like someone was putting a fire behind their asses. “What’s going on?” Brian asked. “Jake called. He found Chris. He says that Gus is there too.” Kevin said. “Let’s go.” Brian told them. *** Justin started pacing back and forth. Michael was watching him. Ever since Jake had called to tell them what was going on, Justin could stop from freaking out. “It’s going to be okay.” “I’m scared. What if Chris is not there? What if he is and he doesn’t have Gus? What if he kills someone?” Justin asked. “I’ll guess they will keep looking. He won’t kill anyone. They are going to be okay.” Michael said. “You have to think positively.” “This could be very simple. All they had to do is exchange Gus for me.” Justin told Michael. “Yeah, right.” Michael said. “What if Chris comes here?” Justin asked suddenly. “I’m sure he won’t and if he does he won’t be able to get in.” Michael said. “Plus, I know how to use a gun and Mason is outside.” “You do?” Justin asked surprised. “Ben taught me.” There was a small silence before Michael continued. “At first I didn’t wanted to learn but he kept saying it was for my own safety. That you never knew when you could use it to save yourself from danger.” Michael smiled. “He was a great guy, you know.” Michael said. Justin nodded and sat down to listen to Michael talk about Ben and the life they shared. *** Justin was sketching furiously when he heard a couple of voices and then a loud noise. He got up quickly and ran to the living room. Michael was trying to calm Brian down while Jake was trying to tell Kevin that drinking was not the solution. “What happened?” Justin asked. “He was there!” Brian shouted. “He took Gus away. We were so fucking close!” Justin bit his lower lip and tears formed as he looked at Brian. He wanted to be able to do something but they were all watching him like a hawk. He had tried to sneak away, but Rick had caught him and told Brian, Ever since, they watched him even when he went to the bathroom. “He is crazy.” Kevin hissed. “He wants to take Gus out of the country.” “What?” Justin shrieked. “He said that if we didn’t take you to him, he would make Gus his new little brother.” Jake spit out the words as if they were burning him. “Shut the fuck up!” Brian yelled. “I told you to keep your mouth shut.” “Wait…how do you know this?” Michael asked. “Didn’t he get away?” “Dora was the one that told us.” Rick said. “His girlfriend.” “She had been taking care of Gus while Chris was away. We took her to the police so they could deal with her.” Kevin informed them. “She said Gus was okay.” Justin walked slowly towards Brian and Michael. “I’m sorry, Brian.” Brian looked at Justin but didn’t say anything. He just took Justin’s hand and caressed it. Michael walked away to get a drink and to let them have their space. “We are going to be okay.” Brian whispered as he embraced Justin. Justin nodded, a plan already forming in his head to help Brian. This time he was going to stay quiet so he could do it without having everyone after him. *** Melanie walked up the stairs and went to her room. She looked at Lindsay who was lying in the bed and crying. She took a deep breath and got in the bed. “Lindsay, calm down.” “I can’t, Mel. I just can’t. I know Gus needs me.” Lindsay sobbed. “I can feel it.” “I know he does, baby.” Melanie said as she caressed Lindsay arm. Melanie got closer to her wife and hugged her. “It will be okay. Brian is going to find him. They called and said that they knew Gus was fine. You know Brian wouldn’t lie to us.” Melanie told her. Lindsay nodded. “I miss him. I can’t believe this is happening, Mel. Why? Why?” “I don’t know, baby. But it will all turn out okay. Have faith.” Melanie murmured. Lindsay turned around so she was facing Melanie. “I’m scared. I’m scared that I will never see him again.” Lindsay gasped. “That won’t happen. Brian wouldn’t allow it.” Melanie assured her. Lindsay nodded and placed her head on Melanie’s neck before she started crying again. *** Chris smiled at the baby and made a funny face. Gus gave him a little smile as he tried to fight sleep. “Momma?” Gus asked. “She’s away.” Chris told him. Gus sniffed. “Momma.” Gus whispered. “It’s okay. You will see her soon. Now I have to take care of you.” Chris told him. Gus’s lower lip trembled. Chris stayed with the toddler until Gus started to fall asleep. “Don’t worry, little one. I’ll take care of Justin for what he did. I promise and then you and me will go far away where no one can hurt you. You’ll be safe, Jacob.” Chris said to Gus. Gus looked up at Chris before his eyes started to close. Chris covered Gus with the green sheets and got up. He closed the door and went to prepare his plan. *** Justin looked up and glared at Michael. “Sorry.” Michael whispered. “Are you trying to get us caught?” Justin asked. “I said I was sorry.” Michael hushed. Justin nodded and continued to climb out of the window. He waited for Michael to be out before they started to go down the fire escape. “I hope this works.” Michael said. “It will. We’ll go to the police station and talk to Chris’s girlfriend. I bet she knows where he is. I’ll tell her that I want to give up or whatever and we will go find Chris.” Justin explained. “Brian is so going to kill me.” Michael said. When they reached the floor, Justin took out the car keys from his pocket. “So whose car do these keys belong too?” Justin asked, showing the keys to Michael. Michael looked at them for a while and then frowned. “Those are Kevin’s.” “So?” Justin asked. “Do you know how to drive a stick?” Michael asked. “Never a better time than the present to learn.” Justin said smirking. Michael nodded and followed Justin towards Kevin’s car. He just hoped that they wouldn’t have an accident. He really wanted to be able to help get Gus back where he belonged.