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"Can I come in?" Blue asks pushing open the door to his old home. He's had a great day working with Ollie at the ice-cream factory and loved every moment. He figured being in a good mood it was time to tackle Gervais. Will is visiting the gym and other friends.
"What on earth?" Gervais says surprised.
"I didn't want to leave things the way they were. I don't want to sue you or push you into Fergus's mess further. Can we just get everything divided? If you need me to take any tainted properties to get you out of trouble then say the word." Blue says.
"Fuck off Blue. You don't get to drop me and then play white knight rescuing me." Gervais says.
"How low did you get? Fergus, fucking Fergus?" Blue asks.
"I am not doing this again. It isn't like you never fucked up." Gervais says.
"Far more than you'll ever know." Blue says.
"But you get your perfect life now, rich, hot husband, perfect dog. You're clearly back in business. Can't let me have anything." Gervais says.
"You made your own choices." Blue says.
"Why are you here?" Gervais asks.
"Ocean. Ocean is so conflicted. He loves us both and I need us to resolve this. He needs to be able to respect you." Blue says.
"I was setting Fergus up. Abby knew. She helped a little. Your mom nearly derailed us and then you. Going in to hiding with you was perfect timing but the fbi were too slow and I had to come back and all of this has been killing me. Please Blue just leave everything for now. I didn't want to suck you in, you didn't need something else to deal with." Gervais says flooring Blue.
"Why not tell me before?" Blue asks.
"You couldn't take on anything else. I know I fucked us up but I did love you. You thought the worst of me. You investigated me Blue. We've been through everything together and you still couldn't talk to me. You fucked it up telling W. I couldn't tell him either. He's trying to get Fergus out but it is too late. I thought it would win you back. Then you and Will reunited for real and nothing mattered." Gervais says.
"What about Kayden?" Blue asks.
"Not for me. He's actually a bit of a dick." Gervais says.
"Why did you let me say so many terrible things to you?" Blue asks.
"Bought me more time." Gervais says.
"I need some property for this project with DeShawn and Ollie. I thought we would add to the charity here but maybe back home is better. You've told Ocean? That is why he's okay you coming back." Blue says.
"No, he was okay with me coming here for now. He needs us both Blue. I hate that you made me a single dad, that was never the plan." Gervais says.
"I didn't plan to come back when our kid was all grown. I am with Will now, he's right for me. He always was." Blue says.
"Hurts like hell but I know. I'm going to live here for a while. Get this mess cleaned up, FBI have to strike before W gets much further, I expect in the next few days. I have one more deal to make and then I need some more time to get over us." Gervais says.
"I am so sorry." Blue says.
"You were right to do it. I was stalling. I would never do shady, I thought you'd see through it. I mean, fuck me, your family shit is what got us here in this mess and you believed that of me." Gervais complains with a smile.
"I am the worst. Though you didn't deny it and flirted with Kayden right in front of me." Blue giggles.
"You believe me." Gervais says.
"I was desperate for it to be a mistake." Blue says.
"I thought you would work it out." Gervais says.
"I am not as smart as I was." Blue says.
"Yeah you are. Let me run the charity part of your business. I've worked with the one here enough. I can set up near you." Gervais says.
"I need to check with Will. With DeShawn and Ollie too. But I think yes, when you're ready." Blue says.
"All grown up, checking in with your man." Gervais says.
"I am sorry that I fucked us up so badly." Blue says.
"We both did. About the job, please don't tell the others yet. Pretend we're still in a fight until all this is over." Gervais says suddenly.
"Sure. Do you think Grant would be good for Bea?" Blue asks.
"She loved him a lot. Grant has no idea who he is, he always played a part. He could grow into himself up there. She'd be good for him. I don't know if he would be what she needs though." Gervais says.
"She's dating apparently but I remember them being utter assholes together but fiercely protective of each other." Blue says.
"He would stand up to Clara. No harm in giving them a push." Gervais says.
"I best get back. You best not be scamming me. I'll get my lawyer to back off but if it drags on..." Blue says.
"I would say you can trust me but I know you can't. Not yet." Gervais says.
"I'm pretty proud of you. You took all that shit from me and didn't burst." Blue says.
"I'd lost you anyway, nothing else could hurt me." Gervais says and Blue heads to Birch's farmhouse and starts to cook dinner.
"Smells good." Magnus says coming in.
"When the pressure is off I love cooking for everyone." Blue says.
"What do you think I should do about Grant?" Magnus asks.
"He's an adult. He isn't your problem. But I wouldn't half love to see him and Bea get back together. Maybe the lake and woods would inspire him like they did Birch." Blue says.
"Maybe. But he's resist doing anything that Birch did. Would you consider commissioning him to do some art for the offices in your hotel? Maybe he could have an exhibit, I mean people will come to see what Birch has done and would see a free exhibit at the same time....." Magnus asks.
"I could invite Bea." Blue laughs.
"You'd consider it?" Magnus asks.
"Yes of course. I need to talk to Spence but put him in touch with me and I'll see what we can do." Blue says.
"Thanks Blue. He is good, or sometimes and some of his stuff is shit. It's not like Birch who somehow manages those beautiful landscapes and all that modern stuff too. He has such a following he can't fail." Magnus says.
"When he's inspired there is no stopping him. He was always the same." Blue says.
"Those paintings they both did at the beach. That was when I finally believed in Grant as an artist. He always played the part and those pictures were incredible. The thing was Birch built on them and improved and improved and was suddenly a superstar. Like DeShawn." Magnus says.
"I watched DeShawn on TV." Blue says.
"I hoped you would." Magnus says.
"You two have a good life now." Blue says.
"It is perfect. I am so lucky. We have each other and a beautiful home. Your project has come along at the perfect time. You know I'm going to do the business side." Magnus says.
"Counting on it. Maybe Grant can design the wrappers." Blue smiles.
"He would never say yes, but he's enjoy ranting at me about it." Magnus says.
"Something smells good." DeShawn says coming in with Will.
"Ocean gone to Cheryl's?" Blue asks.
"Yes. He's fine though, don't worry." Will says.
Birch arrives and Blue serves up. They all talk about their days and Blue smiles knowing that the last of his problems is solved. He feels as light as air.
"You're not eating much." Will says quietly.
"I got stuffed earlier with the marshmallows. And maybe we can go for a walk after dinner." Blue grins.
"That sounds nice." Will says and grabs Blue's hand under the table.
"You two are super cute, back to being love birds." Birch laughs.
"We will find you someone." Blue smiles back.
"You all better be sending me every single guy you find." Birch grins.
"You two go for your walk. We'll clean up." DeShawn says when they finish eating.
"Thanks." Blue grins and Will jumps straight up too.
"We don't use the woods enough at home." Will says.
"I walk Sunny every day." Blue says.
"Babe, you know what I mean." Will says.
"I love you, can we just walk and enjoy the quiet?" Blue asks.
"Yes we can. I think you need to be going home soon. Maybe just one more day here to sort things with Ollie and DeShawn." Will says.
"Yeah, it is so hard being here. You noticed I wasn't managing." Blue says.
"You are back in fix it mode, which is always followed by overwhelmed mode. Need to get you home to Sunny." Will says.
"We'll go tomorrow night. I need to do some more work and I want to see Gladys some more." Blue says.
"That sounds good." Will says and kisses Blue gently.
"Has Ocean decided what to do?" Blue asks.
"He'll try the training center and if he doesn't like it he'll come to us and Spence and I will work it out. Stop worrying. Stop taking on more." Will says.
"Thanks babe. I adore you." Blue says.
"I am selfishly keeping you well so I have you at your best." Will says.
"I am trying to be great for you and not worrying about being perfect." Blue grins.
"You are always perfect to me." Will says and kisses Blue again harder.
"More kisses." Blue grins.
The pair kiss and kiss for hours. All they want is the other.
The following morning the news is all about dawn raids on several people's homes and mass arrests in a property and investment scandal.
"Is Gervais okay?" Magnus asks.
"He'll be fine." Blue says.
"You know something." Will says.
"Yes I do." Blue says and Will looks at Blue and smiles.
"I guess it wasn't your secret to tell." Will says.
"DeShawn, Ollie, how do you feel about Gervais running the charity side of things, the training school?" Blue asks.
"Uh are you sure he isn't about to go to jail?" DeShawn asks.
"No I am not. All in the clear." Gervais says at the door.
"Free?" Blue asks.
"Yes, all our property is ours and we can get what you want transferred. My lawyer has been working all hours." Gervais says.
"Fucking hell G, you got the bad guys." Will says and hugs Gervais leading the way for the others to instantly forgive too.
"Of course G should ruin the charity side. He can't live here after this, can he?" Magnus says.
"Agreed." DeShawn smiles.
"Come stay with us as long as you want." Will says.
"Thanks Will. I am kind of partial to that hotel room." Gervais says.
"Now we're not together maybe Spence will relent on keeping you out the deal." Blue says.
"It is time I stood on my own two feet. I'll come in on the cookies and run the charity side." Gervais says.
"And you'll be great." Ollie grins.
"Alls well that ends well." Blue says and smiles. Everything is perfect.