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“Bobby,” James turned in his chair after Daniel and Tommy left the kitchen. “Would you like to go and catch a movie or do you want to stay home and rest?”

Going to a movie and running into Tommy and Daniel did not seem wise. Staying home and letting his brain roam over and over about them being in a dark theater and what they might get up to . . . Unsavory idea as well. “Stiff drink sounds nice. Any good bars around?”

“Know the perfect spot. Go get ready and bring your stuff to our room.”

With slow and steady steps he made his way to his and Tommy’s room. He took a good look around the room, cursing that he’d missed seeing Tommy before he left. He went into the closet where Tommy had stashed his suitcase. He opened it and repacked his clothing, leaving behind a couple sets of clothes. Sucked he’d only be in this room two nights a week. His wolf grumbled the whole time, but there was also a rightness settling over him about going into James’ room. He’d known there was a small part of him attracted to him. Felt as if that small part was growing with each passing second. His wolf, Cal, wasn’t sure rather to kick and snarl at the thoughts of hugging James tight and letting him ease the tightness consuming them, or accept what he knew James would give them. Either way, the next four days he’d be in James room while Daniel was with Tommy. That . . . Didn’t sit well with his wolf.

He closed his suitcase and carried it down to Jame’s room. James gave him a huge smile when he walked in and said, “If you don’t want me to sleep in the same bed as you tonight, I will take the floor. I meant it . . . I’m not going to rush you at all. I want us to be together, but I want it at your own speed. I know Larry is setting up the marriage ceremonies, but I can put them off if I need to.”

“There is no need in that.” They were in the situatino they were in and they might as well start living it and getting used to it. “I want us all to get into a routine. That way we can settle into it as soon as possilbe.” He hated disruption in a flow of life and he still had to discover if Bill was involved in the twisted plot taking place around him with Daddy Simon and the Master. None of that could be forgotten just because his mating life was in an upheavel.

“Then tonight . . . We play it by ear. See what happens between us.”

“Sounds good to me.”

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The Lost Hound was a small supernatural watering hole style bar. Live music playing from a corner for about a dozen tables. None seating more than foour and a bar that held about eight people. Great little out of the way place. It wasn’t busy and him and James was able to get a table in the corner. They even managed to section off a section for some dancing. They got their typical two shots of whisky and a pitcher of beer. Ocne the shots were gone, James had him up on the dance floor.

Three straight hours of bodies closed in around them, and James more than pressed against his. He’d like to say it disturbed him. Right the opposite. His cock loved the feel of his body rubbing against him. His vamp side rose and fangs dropped. Bobby dobuted James knew it. They weren’t that close and he’d made sure to keep them tucked under his lips and his mouth shut. Bobby knew James discovered his hard-on since that occured when James wrapped his arms around him and tugged him flush to him. The man was strong, yet a gentle wolf. And Bobby had taken note of his wolf yellow eyes glowing through his cute grayish eyes. It’d been sexy as hell, but he’d kept that thought to himself. What surprised Bobby more was that letting James take the lead during the dancing and when he led him from the dance floor seemed natural. When he was around Tommy, all Bobby desired to do was take control. Make decision. Tell him what to do. Be in control. He didn’t get that feeling with James. Right the opposite. He enjoyed the freedom of James taking the upper hand. Giving him directions. His wolf did not rile up, like Bobby expected. Confused him a bit. Guess it was all natural since James was stronger than him. Bobby just never thoguht being submissive to anyone would set right.

During the drive home, Bobby reached over and took hold of James hand and looped his fingers through his. They walked up the driveway and to the front door linked together. He let go of James’ hands before entering the house. His hand barely touched the handle of the door before it was thrown open and Larry and Daniel yanked them into their arms.

“Damn, guys. What is the matter.”

“This is, bro.” Larry handed James an envelope.

A loud howl rippled through the night air as the paper crinkled and crumbled between James fist.

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Least the upcoming week would be free. Did that mean he’d be with his mate or not? He’d just arrived. Spent one night in his mate’s bed after thinking him dead. He needed more time with him. Would he get it?

“Bobby,” Daniel patted Tommy’s hand, making Bobby cringe when Tommy tugged his hand away from him. “How does Tuesday and Wednesday sound to you?”

Two days? Only? Sucked. Better than nothing. Which he could have given me. Meant it’d be days before he got to hold him through the night again. Damn it. What could he say? Hell no. That could piss Daniel off and he could refuse to give him any time. He was a starving wolf and one man controled how much he got of what could fulfill him. Fuck. Tommy wouldn’t be given him his daily blood. Would that become something he gave to Daniel? Fuck. Fuck.

He felt eyes boring into him, forcing him to keep his hands in place when all he longed to do was run his hands through his hair and tug the ends. Brush the stress from his face. Once again, he could do nada. But . . .

“Fine with me.” He faced James, knowing he had the final say. “James?”

“That’s okay.”

“Great.” Daniel rubbed his hands together. “Starting next Tuesday at seven in the morning Tommy will be at your and his room. He will return to our room at seven morning on Thursday.” His eyes scanned the kitchen, frowning at the flour covered counter top. “So the house we need will have how many rooms?”

Daniel began muttering to himself and counting fingers. He was lost in naming off the couples. It was overhearing him that alerted Bobby that his baby brother had a Vampire brother named Kyle that he was dominate over to spend the two days that Tommy was with him with. Scared him a bit to think that the rest of his life would be spent struggling his days between mates. And it could only get worse if he found the other two types of mates that exist among the world. Also meant they’d have to have a huge ass house, or him and James would have to find their own home for him and his other mates if they came into play. That might make it easier on Tommy and him as well. Who knew. He’d never considered having a life with multiple partners. Okay, he’d dreamed of a threesome, but that was a one time thing and then the extra man would be gone from his life.

“How does all that sound to you guys?”

“Fine with me.” James patted my leg, drawing his attention.

Right. He’d been asked a question. One that he had no idea really how to answer, but he did know one thing, James would never agree to anything that would harm him. He wasn’t sure why he believed that after all he done to him and Tommy to start with, but . . . Yes, he did. James was fighting against his wolf nature. A wolf desire for his mate was strong. Even with Bobby’s never die desire for Tommy, there was still deeply, hidden lust for James. He’d pushed it so far back that it had gotten lost among all the chaos in his life. He also knew that Tommy would never let him agree to something that he himself refused to do.

“Long as Tommy agrees, it’s fine with me.”

“It’s fine with me, honey.”

“Then we are all worked out. Good. Great. Let’s get David back in here and fill him in.”

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Tommy got up went to work on what he’d been preparing to eat. Soon as he had it done, we all sat back down at the table and ate while we filled Larry in. He grinned the entire time that Daniel filled him in. His pride for his brother was more than clear, and the way Daniel seemed to ache to achieve that praise from him was more than evident. Bobby had never seen a second so enthralled in being in charge.

“You are all going to be a great Menage.” Larry tapped the table top. “Now, I need to know if yo uare all going to be marring to each other or not.”

What? They just met. Well . . . Bobby met James years ago, but Tommy and Daniel . . . Even if him and James had met years ago they’d never been anything more than friends. How did they know if they were compatiable in any other manner? And there were . . . James and Tommy for him and Tommy and that Vampire guy for Daniel, how could all those people be married to each other?

“How is that possible?”

“Shit.” James muttered.

“Guess we missed explaining that, didn’t we.” Daniel groaned. “Sorry, Larry.”

Larry chuckled. Chuckled, really. How was the situation funny? They’d just told him that he could be married to two people at once. Possible more.

“Marriages with Fated Mates,” Larry’s tone grew softer and mellow. “With multiples partners is handled tenderly. Of course, first we ahve to determine if the dominate of the Fated Mate relationship will allow the other mates to marry or not.” All eyes shifted to James and Daniel.

“Bobby can marry Tommy if Daniel allows it?”

Words that soothed a large part of my rumbling wolf. The mere idea that someone could tell him he could not connect himself to his mate in the most primal manner in the human manner was all but driving him to the front.

“Daniel?”

“If that is what Bobby wishes for them, then so be it.”

“I want . . .” James’ tenative pause had me sitting up taller and facing him with a dead on stare. “Bobby and me to have the Fated Mate Marriage Rite preformed.”

The book he read stated nothing about that. Or anythign about us all the mates being able to marry for that fact. Looked like there were some missing facts. What else was there for him to learn. How serious was this Rite that James spoke of. Seemed extemely since it concerned marriage.

“Bobby,” Larry said, “That is the marriage ceremony we use with the Fated Mate couple. Once you two are marreid, bonded and linked it can never be broken unless one of you die. You must agree to it, or I can’t allow it.”

Damn. Fucking serious as hell. Gives to till death to us part a new aspect. James had been skittish about mentioning his wants in the first place. His eyes now held a bit of fear in them, which Bobby cursed. They made him want to rush over to him and take him in his arms. A fact he was unsure how he felt about, considering Tommy sat right beside him. He also felt the table shaking and James was the only one touching the table at that moment.

James feared his rejection. He had since the moment he told him about their connection. He knew how in love he was with Tommy and was willing to take whateevr scraps he could get from the mate he’d been given. Fuck it. There was no way, Bobby could break the man’s heart. He was being so willing and ensuring him and Tommy was getting what they needed . . .

“I will allow it.”

Jame’s breath flew from his lips as they lifted up and a glittered formed in his grayish eyes.

“Daniel, will you allow Tommy to marry Bobby?”

“By all means, but I do not wish the Fated Mate ceremony.”

“I assumed that, since you did not wish it with Kyle.” Larry tapped the table a couple of times. “Bobby, do you wish to rejoin you and Tommy?”

“Yes, if he will still have me.”

“Definitely want that, but will we be married in both ways or just the wolf?”

“Just the wolf between you and Bobby. Should never have been both ways between you two.”

That actually made sense, but did that mean his Vampire side would become dormant again? Was there a way to avoid that? Maybe just being around others like himself would help. He hoped so. He had liked having access to both sides of himself.

“Well,” Larry pushed back from the table and to his feet, “brothers, you have put my ass to work. I’ve got to go home and plan some weddings. You’re not supposed to do that to your family.”

They all laughed and said their goodbyes to him, then Daniel faced Tommy and asked him if there were enough rooms there for him and Kyle to stay. There was only one other room left, which would become his and Kyle’s so Kyle decided to leave Kyle where he was at at the time and move him in when Tony bought them the new place. Then he asked to take Tommy out to a movie, which Bobby’s wolf roared about, but Bobby had to say was a great thing, because it gave the two of them something to do together. Get to know one another a bit. Then he asked the best question in the world.

“James, will you allow Bobby to show affection to Tommy on the days he is not with him?”

James shot glances between Tommy and him then said, “As long as there is no sexual activity I’m fine with that.”

“Great, you two can have contact at all time, long as no sexual acts outside of your pre-set time.”

Had to admit, that settled Cal a lot. Might not be able to walk up and strip Tommy down and fuck him hard on the floor, but he could come up and get a hug or a peck on the cheek. Wasn’t much, but it would help settle my grumpy wolf.

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Bobby tilted his neck to the side until it popped twice. What was going on in his life? It’d been turned upside down and twisted on every end possible.

“Bobby,” James sat down at the island, letting his hands rest onto of each other in front of him. “How are you handling all of this?”

Good question. “Unsure. Totally confused.” One thing he knew about James, or he used to know about him was that the guy was a straightforward kind of guy. Or he had been until he began to stalk him. Had there been a reason for that? “Two upfront questions. One: why did you stalk us? Two: Are you going to let me see Tommy or do I need to refuse him?” Those last four words were like a stake to the heart, which had him bracing his back against the blue flowered wallpaper, that so did not match Tommy’s taste.

“I’m not going to make you refuse him.” James spun the bar stool so he was facing him. Kind of put him in an awakard position, but he still held a huge, sexy smile. “I know you two love each other. Greatly. I know this was not something either of you were expecting. I sure was not expecting it on bit.” James motioned to the stool beside him. “Take a seat and hear me out.”

Was the least he could do. Sure sounded like Tommy had been listening to Daniel. Overhearing them had been another reason he remained so close to the doorway of the kitchen. He’d wanted to ensure Tommy remained calm and steady. Since there was no tension flowing through either of them, Bobby so no reason to continue to hover. He made his way over to the bar stool and climbed up.

“What I would like for us to do is . . . You can see Tommy as much as you want and I will work wiht what you have to do to keep him in your life. I even let us live in the same house as Tommy and Daniel if tha will make it easier on us.”

“You would do that!”

Air rushed from his lungs. He’d not known so much had built up in him. How had he been carrying on with his mental considerations and the conversation and holding it at the same time. Hard to think such was possible. Had been. Or felt like it. 

“Course I would.” James hand came up, but he stopped himself before he touched Bobby’s face. “I’d do anything to make you happy. That’s all . . . My wolf didn’t mean to make it stalking. He was just . . . Unaware of how strong our connection was and why he was so pulled to you when you were so in love with someone else. Once I left the pack and came to my brother . . . He caught whiff of your scent on me and things began to unravel. Truth came to life about who you were and how I reacted to you and he explained what was most likely going on. It took time for me to adjust to the fact that I’d have to share you, but me and my wolf came to an understanding that some time with you was better than nothing.”

Bobby understood his words. He’d been more than ready to give Tommy up for him to be happy when the Master gave his order. James was willing to do just the same, just in for a different reason. It was an honrable act.

“I appreciate the sacrfice you and yoru wolf is willing to make.” Bobby reached out and took hold of James’ hand, squeezing it. “There is one condition that Tony has. Tommy’s mate must live in the house that Tony provides him.”

“I see.”

“I also know if Daniel wants an easy life with Tommy then he’s going to have to learn to bend to what TOny wants. He always has his best interest in heart and he always will.”

“There is one thing I need to know since you are dominate in our relationship.” Bobby waited until James gave him a nod. “Tony has asked me to start learning his business since I was Tommy’s mate and I need to know how to answer him if he still wants me to do so.”

“Do you want to?”

Major honor to be given. Would it still be on the table? If so . . . “I do.”

“I will allow it. You will make a great leader for his business.”

“Thank you, James.”

“You are welcome, my love.”

Bobby’s insides cringed, but not so much because he disliked hearing James addressing him in such an endearing manner. Nope. Some small part of his heart liked it. If he took that part out and investigated it a bit deeper he might find out there was more to it than just a tiny amount he was willing to admit.

“For now,” James gave his hand another squeeze and ran his thumb over his wrist. “We take this as slow as you need us to.”

Sounded perfect to him. As much as part of him seemed attracted to James, his wolf side longed to be with its mate, Tommy. A desire that was so intense that very little could be seen above it.

“Thanks for - -“

The back door flew open and Tony ran through it. He was almost out the kitchen door that led to the hallway when he pulled up short and spun on his heal. He stomped back over to him and came to a stop in front of him.

“Is it true?”

“If you are refer to us in a strange situation then yes, Sir.”

“Tommy, get in here now!”

“Sir, please don’t be mad at him. He had nothing to do with this.”

“Bobby, I just need to see that he is alright. He had me scared to death.”

Tommy came in shaking his head with Daniel walking in behind him. “Uncle Tony, like always you hung up on me before you let me answer you. Why?”

“I overreacted.” He gave a small shrug. Man never cared how he reacted around his nephew or those with him. “Think I need you to explain again.”

Together all four of them got Tony onto the same page with them. Had to say it could be the only time anyone saw Tony, the Don of the biggest Mob in the US flustered enough that he ran his hands through his hair and tugged at the ends. His questions made it even a bit more clear.

“So . . .” He gave each guy at the kitchen table a glance, “none of you mind living in the house I provide for my nephew?” Once he had a head shake from us all he asked he gave his permission to our unions. Like he could really object. But he could. If he had told Tommy no, then both Daniel and him would have had to refuse Tommy or face off with the biggest and baddest Vampire alive. Neither of us were stupid enough to do so. Or Bobby didn’t think Daniel was. “I have to go to Daniel as well as Bobby. This will take me time to get use to. Bare with me.”

Shit. He had to get with Daniel and see how much time he would have with Tommy. Fuck, doing so sucked. Tommy was his wolf mate. It was his right to be with him twenty-four seven. Not only Tony would have to adjust.

“Bobby,” Tony nailed him with his most intense look. “I assumed this is why you held off on my question.”

Bobby shook his head.

“Then can I have an answer to my question?”

“I agree to it. James has agreed to let me do so.”

Tony turned and gave James a nod of thanks and a small smile. Great jester from Tony. “You will make a great leader for my business, Bobby. We will start your training next Monday. I’m going to return to my place and let you guy’s finish up the minor details. Bobby, let me know what days you will be with Tommy. I do not like to work on the weeks, plus you are running the show for me right now.”

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Tommy sat up taller, hoping it made him appear stronger than he had the last few days. He’d seen Daniel only once since he arrived here, but he’d appeared weak ever since him and Bobby had been separated. Being so far away from his wolf mate had been hard as hell on him and his wolf, Stay. To think that someone else was going to have say over when he got to see Bobby and his wolf, Cal was like a silver stake being slung right into his heart. Uncle would be displeased about this. He wasn’t that pleased about it. Sure doubted that Bobby was. Least he didn’t have to deal with possible four different mates like Bobby did. Wait, with him being with this guy he did have to. Daniel was a mix wolf/vamp and could have multiple mates that he would have control over. He’d have say over which one he saw the most and done the most with. Ugh . . .

Least he was eye candy. Sexy rounded face with straight lined cheeks and thick licks that beckoned to be kissed and nipped. His eyes were sea blue-green with just a touch of gray. Perfection. His wolf side didn’t think so, but Tommy the man did, even if him and his wolf loved Bobby with all their hearts.

“Tommy, when do you want to bring your Uncle into our discussion?”

Great, he’s not going to leave Uncle out of things. That’s smart. “Let’s lay out the ground work to me and then I can explain the promises I’ve made to Uncle. Then we can bring him in either by phone or person.”

“First, let’s get this straight from the start, I do not want to stop you from seeing Bobby. I would not do that to you. I can see how much you care of him and how much he cares for you. So . . . What I’m willing to do . . . Is work with him in anyway possible to keep you happy. I will let you stay with him for two nights a week and spend those days with him at a place of your own, or we can shared a place with him and James, if we all agree to that. Those two nights have to be during the week. You two can adopt children if you want. I will discuss all major issues with him before I made the final decision.” 

Daniel gave a nod of approval of what he said, which Tommy found his well laid out thoughts sexy and a bit preplanned. But that didn’t matter. What did was how generous or ungenerous he thought the laid out plan was. What did he think about it? Two days a week, wasn’t much. Five days a week with Daniel. Could he handle that? It all worked with the promises I made Uncle, except the living arrangements. Bobby knew that, but Daniel had not, so he did had no way of knowing to include it.

“There’s one promise I made Uncle that has to be lived up that needs attending to before I agree with liking that plan.”

Daniel lifted an eyebrow.

“I promised Uncle I’d always live in a house that he bought for me in his areas. He was holding off buying one in this area until Bobby got here.”

“Then I will agree to live in the house he buys for you. If he will buy one large enough I think James would agree to living in the house so that you and Bobby are close together. Any other promises?”

“Just a heads up.”

“What?”

“Uncle can be an ass when it comes to my safety and happiness. He will throw his weight around if he feels like he has to.”

“Means I will have to learn to listen to his wishes and see if I can accommodate them or not. If not . . . Me and him will have to work things out, won’t we? Do you need to call him?”

“Yes, let me make that call.”

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Bobby wrapped his arms around Tommy as he climbed onto his lap. He was sure that was not going to go over too well with Daniel. Or James, but he seemed to be able to keep his wolf in good control. Looked as if they’d find out if Daniel had great control or not. Sure was going to test his control of his wolf. Just knowing that he had to ask Daniel what amount of time he would have with his mate had Cal snarling deep inside him. Bobby forced himself to remain seated and soaked up the scent of his mate to help ease his wolf side. He was sure that was that had was how he manged to remain seated when Daniel came in and sat down across from them, releasing a faint challenging growl. Oh, he returned it. No choice but to, but he made sure that the guy knew there was respect. Or hoped he did when he gave a short, choppy of tilt of the head. Bobby was stronger more dominate than him, but the guy was still going to be his second if he joined Larry’s group. And he would. How could he not. The man was family. One thing he’d been taught, even if the guys that raised him did so with an underhanded reason, to stick with family.

“Daniel.” Larry snapped and slapped him upside the head.

“Sorry, brother.”

“It’s fine.” He faced Larry. “Tommy and I have a few more questions.”

“Ask away, Tommy.”

Bobby loved how Larry went directly to Tommy, even though it was their way of life to address the dominate one. Bobby had worded it so that he gave his mate permission to interact in their conversation. Showed Larry made a great Alpha.

“Are the . . . Can the . . .” Tommy buried his head further into his Bobby’s neck. “I can’t. He’s staring at me.”

“Daniel,” Bobby tugged Tommy closer. “Your staring at him is . . .”

“Oh, I’m so sorry, Tommy.” Daniel lowered his eyes and gripped his hands. “I never want to upset you.”

Bobby was sure Tommy’s question would upset him. If Tommy got to ask it. Seemed like he’d be the one to ask.

“Can you ask, now?” Daniel started to lean over and touch Tommy, but pulled back at the last second.

Tommy shook his head, rubbing it across Bobby’s bare skin, giving him a great feel of the wetness on his cheek. That riled up Cal and had Bobby snuffling and snorting.

“I think . . .” Larry pushed Daniel back further. “Bobby, whatever the question is . . . Daniel will remain calm. You have my word on that.”

He hoped so. Daniel’s reaction might could have been the very thing that got him killed. “Tommy and I, want to know if Fated Mates can refuse one another? Our names have not been written in anyone’s Mate Book so . . .”

Two simatianious growls filled the room. He hadn’t expected James to react to his question. He’d been calm and quiet about the entire situation. What was his deal? Had he really cared about them being together? He’d bes stupid to think that James growling over him wanting to end things with him before they begun bothered him. Kind of made him all warm and tingly to think he felt something for him, even if he . . . Did he feel something for James. Didn’t matter right then. His and Tommy’s question hadn’t been meant to make them think they’d give them up.

“Wait a minute.” Bobby held up his hand, stopping both of them. “I’m not saying that is going to happen. It is just a question we needed to know the answer to.”

“You two chill out.” Larry rolled his eyes and muttered something about Fated Mates always losing their heads. “They have the right to know the truth.” He took in a deep breath and then gave me a slight nod. “You and Tommy ask a great questions. Fated Mates are allowed to refuse each other, but it is different.”

“How so?”

“In mix wolf/vamp relationship, the dominate one is the only one who can use the refusal. In any type of relationship. In your case, with you and Tommy, you would be the one to have to  refuse him. If your and James’ case . . .”

“He would.” Bobby finished. “Daniel would have the say in his and Tommy’s case.” Damn it.

Tommy whimpered and pushed closer to him. That time Daniel was unable to stop himself from reaching out and laying a hand on Tommy’s arm. Bobby expected Tommy to flinch, but he didn’t. Instead he began muttering questions of his own against Bobby’s neck. Bobby wasn’t sure if Daniel heard a single one of them, but he knew his answers to each of them. So did Tommy. And Tony. Well all but the one he had to discuss with James. God that sucked ass. It was also the very reason he’d asked to refreain from answering him.

“Daniel, sit back,” Larry tugged Daniel’s shirttail. “I think you need to answer his questions. They are all valid.”

Bobby held Daniel’s eyes when he locked eyes with him. He’d never back down from the weaker supernatural, even if said person held the power to stop him from being in Tommy’s life. Ok, he might. Tommy was his life. Still, for that moment he held Daniel’s eyes with the utmost intense he could muster up.

“No offense, but this conversation is private between me and my Fated Mate.”

“It might be,” Tommy turned his head so everyone could hear him. “But at some point I’ll have to call in my Uncle.”

“Great.” Larry sighed. “I do not want to piss off Mr. Stake. Neither does Daniel. Right?” Daniel did not respond one way or the other, which in Bobby’s mind did not bode well for any of them. Ticking off Tony was the worst thing anyone could do. Tony Stake would strike someone down for breaking one of Tommy’s finger if Tommy did not rein him in. “For now, if Tommy agrees, I think it would be best if Tommy and Daniel spoke alone while James and Bobby spoke in the kitchen.”

That seemed like the best plan, but if Tommy disagreed then he’d do so as well. He would not put Tommy in  spot he did not agree with. “Baby, is that alright with you?”

Tommy looked from him to Larry and then shook his head. “But Uncle will have to be called in at some point and time. I’m sorry, honey, but you know he will.”

“I know, baby. I know.” I ran my hand through his hair and leaned in and kissed him. “Take a seat on the couch beside me and talk to Daniel. I’ll be in the kitchen if you need me. I assume our link is still working since I never refused you?”

“You would be right. Since you two thought it was . . . It sort of went dormant and neither of you felt it. I bet if you tried to talk to one another you could.”

Bless Larry’s heart for such a great fact. Loved to know that. Would have loved to know it days ago. Baby, can you hear me?

Yes! We can talk while this guy talks to me.

I think it would be best . . . As much as Bobby hated to say what he was going to, it needed saying. If you would gave Daniel your full attention. You don’t want to miss one bit of what he says. You might agree to something you don’t like.

There was some silence and then he agreed with him. Bobby stood and made his way towards the kitchen with James following behind him.