Saint was sitting in his favorite armchair by the front window in the living room when Matt got back in from coffee with Theo. The house was quiet with the kids upstairs sleeping or texting while pretending to sleep.
Matt could see that his husband was upset from the tense lines etched into his classically handsome face. And the stiff set of his shoulders. He came behind Saint's chair and began to massage his shoulders. He was pleased when he felt them relax.
" It's going to be ok , Zachary Brent St. Austin. We got this. I got you. " His heart twinged when he heard Saint choke back a sob. " M. I'm scared ," Saint whispered.
Matt leaned forward to wrap his arms around Saint. He relished their closeness. He treasured this man. He would do anything for Saint. " I know, baby. I know. But it's still going to be ok. You have me. You have Olivia. Even Kyle who will eventually stop hating us. Maybe. And our friends. We all got you. "
" I love you, Matthew Dean Marlowe St. Austin. I don't know how to be a patient. I don't know how to be helped. I'm used to helping. What if I have to step down from being mayor? " Saint openly cried. " What if I become your burden one day? "
" Saint. I love you. You could never be a burden. "
Saint's eyes closed. He hoped not. He really hoped not.
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Theo And Reed's Family Secrets
Mystery / ThrillerReed's cousin is doing a student documentary on Theo but it turns up things about his past that he and Grace never knew. Will his search through family secrets lead to happiness ? Or just more trouble ? Although trouble is Theo's middle name.
