My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

The man saying goodbye felt every step grow heavier and heavier.

His family was here, and he was leaving them behind to go to a place far away.

This time, he wasn't leaving alone-but he would've much rather stayed. He knew that this family needed him... and he needed them just as much.

When it was Paul's turn, Lucius fought hard not to cry. Seeing him only reminded him of how much time had passed.

If he remembered right, his little brother had been about Maurice's age when they stopped seeing each other regularly.

Back then, Lucius had been Paul's hero-just like he was now for Maurice. But the difference was, Paul hadn't seen him come back until now.

Paul's situation wasn't easy. So, before letting any emotion take over, Lucius took a deep breath and smiled.

"Paul... Come here, little brother, come on. Listen... Whatever decision you make, I'll always support you.

"I agree with Dad-maybe you should give Pierre the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he just wants to know you, maybe he just wants to be close to the person who's his son. But that's something only you can figure out.

"I can't show up and give you my version of the story-you've got to find that truth yourself.

"Look at me... You know Dad and I never really got along, but now we've managed to get along, and it's been good for both of us. So give it time, and when you're ready, you'll know if you want to accept him or not."

"Thanks, Lucius. I know you mean well, but... I'm not ready to meet him. Not yet. I'm not ready to be around him either..."

"Don't worry. It took me years—who says it won't take time for you too?

"Just a little advice... You're still young, and I've noticed you've been a bit wild with the girls lately.

"You're a good-looking guy-probably got that from Mom-but you've gotta be careful with their hearts, okay?

"Never, and I mean never, mess with someone's feelings."

"I won't..."

"Promise?"

Paul said,

still have a few surprises

Lucius went to say

had been there for his partner

know each other very well, but thank you for welcoming me, and especially for

is your home-you

like your father-they're your family,

hiding in that bubble of yours. Come back. This is your real family. And

Emma... and for everything you've said. Believe

convince Judge Moriarty to let

on his own.

saying he can't, but

boy anymore, and Maurice is going to be a teenager soon. They're going to need a man who's a bit older-not as old as their dad, but someone with young adult experience.

sweetheart, is you."

you, Emma. I'm not promising anything, but I really hope I can make

Now go say goodbye to your

room where baby Adele's

he walked in. She smiled as

already?" she asked, a

"Yeah... It's time."

miss you..." Laura said, unable to

you can come

you're close enough that I can tell you things—or at

else—I'll talk to Judge Moriarty and see what I can do. I can't just drop out of

I'm studying Economics and Finance," Laura said

surprising Laura, since she hadn't told him much about the guy—and supposedly, Lucius didn't know

"You know him?"

see him, I'll probably throw a few punches.