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Trigger Warning: Oscar Gets Shot!

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"Thanks for trying." Oscar said, before hanging up the phone. The phone tossed onto counter. He looks over at Bria, who's disappointed.

Bria rises from her seat and walks over to him. Her arms wrap around his waist. "No one can say you didn't try for him."

"So what? I should just cut my losses?" He asks. "This shits on me. If Cesar hadn't grown up this way-"

"-But he did." Bria finishes. "And you know what he had growing up that you didn't? You. You raised a smart kid and I know he will figure it out in his own. There's nothing much you can do but have space for him when he's ready."

A small smile appears on Oscar's face and his arms wrap around her. "Why don't we get out of here now?"

Bria's head tilts, "We don't have to rush-"

"Let's just rip off the bandaid and go. Start our new life with Mateo and Lydia." He looks over at an eating Mateo. He walks over and picks up his son.  "Mateo, are you ready rip the bandaid off?"

He shook his head, "No daddy." He said, making his parents laugh.

"Are you sure?" Bria asks.

"It's time to move on." A week had past and the entire home was packed away. It had been the first place they shared together as husband and wife.

"These are the last 3 boxes that need to get loaded." Bria said, placing the packing tape on the box. She lets out a sigh and looks around the empty space. "Im gonna miss this place. We had so many good memories here."

Oscar smiles, "We did. We can make more in our new home." He said, before placing kids on her temple. "I'll get these loaded and we can be on our way."

"Let me just do one more walkthrough." Bria said, walking back to the bedrooms. She glances in each one, swiftly walking down memory lane. Couldn't help but just smile.

As she walks back into the living room, there was Oscar and Cesar. "You were right." Cesar said. "You both were. About everything."

"Let me call Sad Eyes." Oscar suggests, reaching for his phone.

"I've been put off." Cesar walks over to the window and looks out before pacing again. Oscar looks a Bria before walking close to his brother. "I'm scared, Oscar."

"I know."

"I'm sorry-" Cesar's voice started shaking.

"Hey...it's gonna be okay." Oscar said. "This is what it's about, mano. This moment of clarity."

"We'll figure it out." Bria said, walking over to Cesar.

Cesar looks around, "How much longer do you have this place?"

"The week." Oscar answers.

"Can I stay here? Until I figure out a living sitch?" Cesar asks. The couple share a look. "I'll make sure it's clean and I'll turn the keys too."

Oscar nods, "Yeah..sure...sure..."

"Or you can come with us." Bria suggests. "We can leave tonight."

Cesar shook his head, "I can't."

Bria raises a brow, "why? What's keeping you here?"

"My life."

"What life?" Oscar asks, "Come with us and build one. Mira, when we were on the beach, and you said you wanted us to live above my restaurant?  Well the space I found has a studio above it. I was gonna use it as an office but...you can live there if you want. I know it's not beach but it's a start."

"I think this fresh start would be good for you. Leave all of this behind and just move forward."

"What about Vero?" Cesar asks.

"If she loves you, she'll understand and would want you to do great things." Bria answers.

Cesar looks at the two and sighs, "Okay..yeah, let's do it. I'm gonna come with you guys."

Oscar smiles and pulls his brother in for a hug, "Let me get this last box in the truck and I can grab the good tequila." He said, before lifting the last box. "This is our moment, cabron!"

Bria smiles and pulls Cesar in for a hug, "I'm glad you're coming. This really means a lot to Oscar. "

"I know and I can't wait. I really can't wait to meet Mateo."

"I can't wait for you to finally meet him either. He acts so much like your-" Gunshots start going off outside and Oscar is screaming.

"Oscar?" The two rush outside to see Oscar on the ground.

"Cesar get the keys!" Bria yells as she rushes to her husband. "Papí! Hey! Stay with me Oscar! We need to get him to the hospital!"

"Bria, I don't this he's gonna make it there." Cesar said.

"Yes he his, help me move him to our car. We don't have time to waste!"

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Little over 2 years ago....

"Oscar, can I take this blindfold off now?"

"Just a few more seconds. I think you'll really like this surprise." He said, guiding her. "Are you ready?"

"Yes!"

Oscar removed the blindfold, "Welcome home." He said.

Bria looks at Oscar in shock, "This is ours?"

He nods, "Sure is." He said, reaching into this pocket. A key is pulled out and placed in Bria's hand. "This is our home."

"Have I told you lately how much I love you?" She asks, walking closer to him. Her arms wrap around his neck.

He laughs, "I love you."

"I love you too."