Online Child (A Dil Howlter Phan Fiction) [Watty's 2015]

Chapter 30: Party like its St Patrick's Day (Inspired by Secret_Snowflake)

Chapter 30: Party like its St Patrick's Day (Inspired by Secret_Snowflake)

London:
Dan's P.O.V:
It's been 5 days since I left Phil and Dil and returned to London. I needed to think things through since I don't know if I can do it... Be a dad, be a working father...

... Being there for Phil.

Thats why I left, because of Phil. He's going through things that I can't be any help. I want to but how can I relate? I know Phil created me... My image and such and he was always there for be but how can I be there for him? When was the time was I ever there for Phil because whenever Phil is in trouble, I'm always away! I always turn to the 'other guy'.

During the 3rd day when I left, I trashed a bit of Liana's apartment. I noticed that Adrian and Liana are now engaged and for some reason, I blew because I was upset. They didn't tell me, I just saw the ring. They did manage to calm me down but I did give off a lie to make it seem like stress from work.

So I went out to Starbucks on the 5th day to see Dil's channel for a bit, see if he's continuing it and turns out... He kinda is with a second song. I ordered a latte and suddenly, I heard someone calling my name.

"Dan?"

I looked around as this person keeps calling my name. I looked near the entrance and it was Brian the Irish Cameraman. I turned and he came over to my table. Its been a while since I last saw him, mostly when they broadcast the court cases for the BBC News. He sat down and I just remained awkward as usual.

"Brian... What are you doing here?" I asked.

"I was told by Ellie that you have returned to London due family issues or something" he said. "Whatever that is, you don't have to be scarlet about it"

"Scarlet?" I asked.

"To be embarrassed" Brian explained. He has a thing to use the Irish slang since we used to work together back in the radio show. He used to record the whole event with us.

"Brian, why does it matter to you?" I asked. "Not being mean or anything but why do you want to be involved?"

"I'm not trying to be involved" Brian said. "I just dont want your son to suffer. Being in a divorced and crocked family isn't good for a kid"

"What are you talking about?"

"Daniel, I know how its like to be in a divorced family. I used photography and film to create a better story to share since the story I started with was brutal" Brian explained.

"Well, Dylan is turning 18..-." I said.

"Which is why he needs you even more" Brian said. "But its not young Dil that you should worry about... But young Philly as well since he needs you more than you think"

"Why?! How can I even provide for Phil?! To be honest, whenever I'm broken, he fixes me but when he's broken, I don't know what to do!" I cried.

"Daniel... It was you who proposed to Phil... Back when he was still married to Eliana!" Brian said. "Phil find safety and comfort with you. Remember, whenever you were the 'other guy' during your 4 year split, Phil wanted to fix you".

I looked to my hand, where my wedding ring and dinosaur ring is worn. I remember that proposal, that wedding, that kiss. I miss him but how I can help him? Phil and Dil are magical and I'm just a mortal... at least according to the town, but how can I help the person I love if I don't have the power to do it. Brian saw my troubled face and I can tell he has something in plan.

"Daniel! What about we go on a tear with a few of your YouTube friends and with Ian. I heard that your pals PJ and Chris are available since they are married after all" Brian suggested.