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?"

promise," Paul said,

might still have a

two brothers hugged, and then Lucius went to say goodbye

short time here, she had been there for

I know we don't know each other very well, but thank you for welcoming me,

to thank me, kid! This is your home-you should come back

total mess like your father-they're your

yours. Come back. This is your real family. And if

and for everything you've said. Believe me, I'm seriously thinking

to let

be wonderful. Your father can't handle all this on his own.

not saying he can't, but

to be a teenager soon. They're going to need a man who's a bit older-not as old as

sweetheart, is you."

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

goodbye to

to the room where baby Adele's crib

She

it time already?" she asked, a

"Yeah... It's time."

you..." Laura said, unable to hold back her

you can come visit. The house is pretty big-I'm sure we'll all

know you're close enough that I can tell you things—or at least be just

do. I can't just drop out of

Economics and Finance," Laura

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

"You know him?"

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