Chapter 6

Rosa's pov:

I took a few moments to absorb what he said, as she turned his head away from me. My own son can't be bisexual. It's a sin. "Dean. You've just lost your girlfriend. I think the grief is messing with your head. I know you. You're not bisexual. You're just confused" I said. Dean took a deep breath slowly turning to face me. "You're right. I am confused. I just miss Lauren so much" his voice broke as a few tears escaped his eyes. Seeing your own son break down was one of the worst things I could ever witness. I took him in my arms as his tears ran down my shirt. But I didn't care. "I know it's hard now, but eventually, it'll get better. The hurt will fade and you'll open your heart again" I said between his muffled sniffing. He losened his grip on me turning on his heels. "I'm gonna try get some sleep" he said before walking off.

Dylan's pov:

I was sat on the porch looking out into the skyline. Not gonna lie. There's something facinating about admiring the views at 5am. You can just about see the sun rising between the buildings. "I always love watching the sunrise at this hour" dad's voice came from behind me. "It's quite a sight I must admit" I replied not taking my eye off the view. I felt the couch sink next to me. "I got quite a bollocking from Benny at work yesterday" he said. My body froze knowing exactly what he was talking about. "We were safe in case you're wondering. I mean, what's it to you what me and my girlfriend do?" I rudley snapped. My dad glared at me. "Dylan. Benny is overprotective of his daughter. The fact he's allowed you to date her, is a privilege" he said. "Love shouldn't be privilege dad! Unlike you, Josie is the only woman I've slept with and she will be the only woman who I sleep with, so back off! If Benny has something to say to me, he can say it to my face!" I said storming off inside. The absolute nerve of him.

Randy's pov:

*beep beep beep*

That dreaded alarm. One day I will throw it out the window. I put on my uniform and went downstairs. Mum and dad were in the corner playing tonsil tennis. "Get a room" I said repulsed. Dad looked at me before they both burst out into laughter. "Maybe you should get back in the game, if you get my drift" dad winked. I choked on toast as he said that then turned to face the window. "I'm already falling for someone and I don't know if I should tell them" I croaked thinking about how me and Dean could never be. I was falling for my best friend and there was nothing I could do about it. I can't ask him out. I can't taste his sweet lips. I can't even tell him that I love him. "It's Dean, isn't it?" mum said breaking the silence. "How did you know?" I said still facing the window. "Randy. I see the way you look at him. You looked at Daniel the very same way" she replied. I turned to face both of my parents. "Maybe you should tell him how you feel. He might surprise you" dad said getting up and walking towards me. "If only if it were that easy. He's still grieving over his girlfriend. And he's the brother I never had. I don't want to do anything which will risk our friendship" I said turning back against the window. "I'm just gonna have to hope that these feelings will eventually fade" I finished grabbing my bag. "I gotta get to school" I said walking out. I took a moment to stare out into the London skyline before walking off.

Benny's pov:

"Morning doctor Jackson" Rosa said appraching me. "Gees, you look like you haven't slept in days" I replied. "That's one way to address an overworked doctor" she sarcastically said. It wasn't just her who was overworked. My other staff too but there was nothing I could do. So many cuts have been made and it was impossible to juggle the staff. "I apologise, funding has been cut again. I am doing my best with the resources I have" I said clocking Nate walk past. "I'll try give you some time off. Excuse me" I said walking off. I approached Nate as he was organising the patient files. "Nate, a quick word?" I said gesturing for him to follow me. He looked at me then nodded.

Nate's pov:

I followed Benny into his office. I knew excatly what he was gonna say. "If this is about Josie and Dylan, I'm out" I said about to walk out but I felt his arm tug at mine. "Just listen will you?" he replied with that strong Australian accent. I turned to face him. "Make it quick, I have a stack of patients to sign off" I said folding my arms. Benny took a deep breath. "What I said yesterday was out of line and I'm sorry. But I'm just worried about my daughter you know" he said. I inhaled deep trying not to lash out. "I get it Benny. You'e just looking out for your daughter. But you know what Dylan said to me this morning? Josie is the only woman he's slept with and is the only woman he will ever sleep with. You don't need to worry. He loves her. If two years of a solid relationship isn't convincing, then I don't know what is" I finished trying to compose myself. I wanted to lash out at him but Benny was my best friend. I understand where he's coming from. "You're worried that she'll make the same mistake you and Lilly made, aren't you? I continued.

Benny's pov:

Those exact words made my heart sink. He was right. I indeed didn't want Josie to make the same mistake, me and Lilly did. But if Dylan loves her, then who am I to stand in the way of true love? "Yes I am Nate. Did you think I enjoyed putting Randy up for adoption? Hell no! I just don't want her going through the same shit me and Lilly went through. Now Randy hates us" I finished before turning my back on him. My heart aches everyday wanting my son back in my life. But I have to respect his wishes and hope that one day Randy will forgive us. "He will come around, just be patient" Nate quietly said. I don't know what came over me but I felt an inner rage slowly start to build up. I turned to face Nate with his apologetic face. "Don't stand there and judge me Nate! You make yourself out to be this whole perfect family, but have you actualy told Dylan who his real mother is?" I snapped. There was a few moments of silence as Nate tried to absorb what I just said. Maybe I crossed the line but he needed to hear it, again. "Fuck you Benny!" he snapped before storming off.

Randy's pov:

The bell rang and everyone exited the classrooms and flooded the hallway. Another school day has come to an end. I spottd Josie and Dylan were being gross again. But a sense of jealousy also hit me. Maybe I miss being loved. Being held and being passionatly kissed. Looking into my lover's eyes and seeing that they felt the same way. I glanced over at Dean who started to tease Dylan and Josie. "You're just jealous that you ain't getting some of that!" Dylan said doing the pelvic thrust. Oh. My. Fucking. Bloop! I cannot ever unsee that! "You look like you've seen a ghost" Dean laughed walking towards me. "That's because I have. I am traumatised" I choked as Dean responded with laughter. "Should get back in the game" Dean winked. I looked at him for a few moments. Yes I want to get back in the game but with you Dean. I want to make you mine. "Earth to Randy!" Dean laughed interrupting my throughts. "Sorry" I replied sheepishly. "Shall we go?" I asked. "Actually Randy, if you don't mind, I wanna walk home alone today. I just want some time to myself" he said. It only just hit me how strong his Scottish accent was. I never noticed it before but now that I've started to pay more attention to him, little details about him started highlighting in my mind. The colour of his eyes, the way his hair was styled and the way he smiled. "Yeah sure I'll see you tomorrow" I replied before walking off. I made my way outside the gates and into the busy London streets. Everything went in slow motion as I admired the scenery around me. It was beautiful. London had a very special place in my heart. I've always wanted to come here since I was a kid and now I'm living here. My family are originally from Dublin you see. We used to live there until my dad was offered a transfer to London. He's a neurosureon while my mother is an accountant. Well, they're actually my adopted parents but blood related or not, I consider them my parents, unlike Benny. I mean, why would you wanna give your child away then have another kid. I considered reconnecting with my biological father until I found out that I had a sister. That hurt. I felt like the throwaway child. Unwanted, a disgrace, a mistake. My thoughts were interrupted by a loud screech and suddenly pain rippled through my body.

To be continued...