Hes gone. (Gerard/Frank short)

Gerard and Lindsey had taken Bandit up to New Jersey to visit family. They decided to go to the park that he used to go to occasionally on the off chance things were safe.

When they got there, there were already some kids playing in the refurbished play ground.

Bandit ran up the stairs and the kids began playing together like kids always do at the young age. Nothing mattered. But they didn't know their connection.

Lindsey spotted a familiar face at the other side of the play ground. She didn't want to say anything but Gerard saw he focused on the one face. He knew who it was and also noticed another familiar character walking over from their car.

Frank and Jamia just had to be at the park at that time. Of course. Its been over a year and Gerard hadn't talked to his best friend.

"Daddy come be the dragon!!" A high pitched voice called for Gerard.

He sighed and smiled as he made his way to the play ground.

"Roawwrr!!!" Gerard played along

"He's gonna get us!" The boy that he didn't even recognize said. Last time Gerard saw Miles he was just a baby, he had changed so much.

Gerard took in the moment of playing with all the kids together. He always had hopes the kids would grow up together and be close. He was so happy to see all the kids having fun and playing. It's to bad that they didn't know that they know each other. Bandit had only briefly gotten to see them when they were all much younger.

Frank had realized who was playing with his kids. He saw Gerard stomping around with his arms out creating imaginary wings, Lindsey was taking a picture.

Frank whispered to Jamia and sneakily pointed to Lindsey standing opposite of them.

"Well? What does it matter?" Jamia said.

"Alright munchkins lets go home!" Frank announced receiving a disapproving look from Jamia.

Everyone's attention was turned to him. And the three kids trudged to their parents.

Gerard was standing at the middle of the big toy, just above the slides. He watched him load the kids into the car and made breif eye contact of sorrow with Frank. Both men longing to speak to one another but Gerard had ruined it.

"I fucked it all up." Gerard said allowing a tear to fall.