Jaimie Payne is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Sitting atop his Payne pride, Jaimie refuses to acknowledge the space his dad, Zayn Malik, has left in his heart. To him, his Zayn abandoned him multiple times and disappointed him a few more. Liam has taken care of him and been the only father figure in his life. But the truth is, Jaimie doesn't know anything. He doesn't know that he has been a pawn in a long-term ploy by his father. He knows nothing, but will soon know everything. Original work posted on Ao3 TW: drug abuse, attempt suicide, depression, anxiety FOLLOW UP STORY TO FOR LOVERS ONLY