Baby Girl

Redemption

*TW: Smut*

Frank gathered Gerard, Max, Ronnie, and Mikey around the dining room table, knowing that he needed to come clean about the events of the previous night. "Listen, everyone," Frank began as he looked around at the faces. "I have something important to tell you." The room fell silent as everyone turned their attention to Frank.

"I made terrible mistakes," Frank continued. "I allowed myself to be influenced by outside forces, and I ended up hurting someone I care about deeply." Gerard reached out to grasp Frank's hand, offering him silent support as Frank struggled to find the right words.

"I bought Gerard and kept him as a pet." Frank confessed. "I...I took advantage of him, and I'm ashamed of myself for what I did."

"But I want to make things right," Frank declared. "And that starts with letting Mikey go."

Mikey's eyes widened in surprise at Frank's words. "Are you serious?" Mikey asked and Frank nodded solemnly as he met Mikey's eyes. "Yes," he replied. "I can't undo what I've done, but I can try to make amends. And that starts with giving you your freedom."

Tears welled in Mikey's eyes as he stood up from the table. "Thank you, Frank," Mikey whispered and Mikey's eyes brimmed with tears as he turned to Gerard. "But what about you, Gerard? Are you going to leave too?"

Gerard met Mikey's gaze with a reassuring smile. "No, Mikey," he replied softly. "I'm staying with my husband. But that doesn't mean I'm leaving you behind. You'll always be my brother, and I'll visit you whenever I can. And you're always welcome to come visit us."

Relief flooded over Mikey as he hugged Gerard tightly. "Thank you, Gerard," he whispered and Ronnie cleared his throat as he spoke up. "Yeah, Max can leave too," he said gruffly. "I wasn't planning on keeping him around anyway."

Max's eyes widened in surprise at Ronnie's words, a flicker of hurt crossing his features before he quickly masked it with a forced smile. "Thanks, Ronnie," he muttered and Ronnie simply shrugged as he turned his attention back to his plate, seemingly unaffected by Max's departure.

Gerard rose from his seat as he glanced at Max and Mikey. "Let's go," he said gently, gesturing for them to follow him and Max and Mikey nodded in unison as they stood up from the table.

As they walked towards the door, Gerard kept a supportive hand on Max's shoulder. "You'll be okay, Max," he said softly. "We'll make sure of it." Max managed a weak smile in response as he leaned into Gerard's touch and Mikey walked alongside them. "Thanks, Gerard," he said. "For everything."

Gerard squeezed Mikey's hand in return. "Anytime, Mikey," he replied and as they reached the car, Gerard opened the door for Max and Mikey, his gaze lingering on them for a moment longer before he stepped back, allowing them to climb inside.

"Take care of yourselves," Gerard said softly. "And remember, you're always welcome here." With a final nod of farewell, Gerard watched as the car pulled away.