Mark and I finish cooking dinner and we take it out of plates to Signe and Sean who are still on the couch in each others arms. Mark and I decide to sit on the floor in front of the couch and we turn on the TV and watch some random shows that are on. "Well, it's late. I'm off to bed." Signe says sleepily. Jack and her both head to bed leaving Mark and I still watching TV. "How are you?" Mark asks randomly. "I'm fine. How are you, really?" I ask. "I'm fine right now. I just think you should know something that we all have known for a while." Mark confesses. I tilt my head, what could they have hidden from me? Everything seemed to be fine around our house. "Well, Jack and Signe are gonna be moving out soon. And I'm staying here... But you... Can only stay with one of us, but we agreed it's your choice who you stay with." Mark tells me softly. How could I chose between them? They are my dads, and my mom. How can I chose who I love more, or who I will live with? "Can't we trade me off? Like every other week?" I ask hopefully. Mark sighs, "they were going to stay in California, but now they are going to Florida. They thought it would make the time change easier on them and that the weather would be easier to adjust to." Mark explains. So I really have to chose, how will I chose? "I can't chose." I state bluntly. Mark sighs, "that's what I was scared of. Listen, we think that the most fair way is for you to chose. I know Jack and Signe want to have you. And you know my thoughts I bet. Kiddo, we won't be able to decide who keeps you. I felt like it was easier to let you know before the choice actually comes, but you don't have to decide now. Just... Think about it." Mark says with a sigh. I nod, "I will. And... Thanks for telling me." I say with a smile.
Mark and I go to bed, but I don't sleep. I just run every memory and thought about Mark, Jack and Signe through my mind. I think of every word, every nice thing they did for me. How could I possibly chose who to live with? The other one I would never see again and I love them all so much. I try to think of logical reasons why I should chose one or the other, but all the reasons end up not making sense to me, or make me feel bad for my thoughts. I roll over and see the bright lights of my clock read 2:14 AM. I try hard to close my eyes and sleep, but I end up laying there for a little while longer until my thoughts fade and I drift off to sleep.
I wake up the next morning to the sound of Jack doing his outro in the recording room. I wipe sleep from my eyes and get out of my bed sleepily. I walk out of my room and I see Signe standing outside the recording room leaning against the door with her eyes closed. I walk to her and tap her shoulder, her eyes open and she looks down at me. "Oh, morning Lanty." She says placing a smile on her face. "Morning. Jack should be done soon." I comment remembering how he woke me with his outro. "Yeah, I heard him. He is recording in bulk right now though, he's going to be busy for a while..." She trails off avoiding my eyes. I nod, "convention?" I ask. Signe looks back at me, "no... Something else... I don't know if I'm allowed to tell you though. Don't worry, it'll be fine." She says with a smile. I think back to what Mark told me last night. That Jack and Signe were going to be moving out soon, it worries me that is what he is preparing for, but I wipe the thought from my mind. "Okay. Wanna get some breakfast?" I ask changing the subject. Signe shrugs softly. "Sure." We walk down the stairs and I find Mark in the kitchen doing what we went to do, make breakfast.
Mark is at the stove making bacon and eggs dresses in the Markiplier Pajama pants and a black T-Shirt. "Nice outfit." Signe laughs. Mark turns, "oh hey. And I know, better than any of yours." Mark chuckles. "That's not a nice way to start the day." Signe says putting her hand on her hip. "I was making breakfast for you and you made fun of me. I'd say that's not very nice." Mark says crossing his arms. Signe laughs slightly, "I told you that you had a nice outfit. How was that mean?" She asks. Mark laughs, "you said it sarcastically." Signe rolls her eyes, "fine. Tell me when its done." She says walking out of the kitchen. "That lady is so sassy." Mark says turning back to the stove. I laugh, "you're both sassy which is why you guys always argue. Too much sassy." I say with a laugh. "I think she just likes to argue." Mark chuckles. "Maybe." I say as I sit on a nearby stool.
When Mark is finished cooking I help take the plates to the living room. Signe is still waiting for Jack who is recording, so Mark and I sit and begin to eat. "I always loved weekends when I was a kid. I always hated going to school, but I did love getting out of the house." Mark says when he finishes his plate of food. "Why?" I ask not having any reason to leave your home in mind. Home has been one of my favorite places, a place to stay and actually feel safe. A place with people I love and who love me in return. Home is the best place in my world. "Well, my parents fought a lot. Until, they got a divorce. It was really new to me and I had to start all over." Mark sighs, "if you can't chose who you want to go with... We could have an situation like that, so you spend a certain amount of time with each of us." Mark explains. A way, to see them both? Still have a home. Still be with Jack and Signe and still be with Mark. "That sounds great." I say happily. "Good, I'll tell Jack when he's done recording." Mark says with a smile.
