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[Aiden shrugged easily.] Just tell him that we stepped out and you're having some trouble juggling Pascal, Theo, and dinner by yourself.
I like that you left out Keyes, who would give me the most trouble. [Luke chuckled.] Good idea though. I've got dad brain already!
...Uh. ...Got it, [Aiden said somewhat awkwardly.]
I hope things work out then. ...And let me know if you need help with anything.
I will. Have any excuses I can use to get my husband to come home already without actually telling him why?
...Al... right...? [Aiden said slowly.]
...Well. ...I hope it works out...?
I think it will. If my experience tells me anything... it just takes some time.
I... suppose I don't understand then.
And if I keep talking... I'll get in troubllllle.
[Aiden blinked.] ...So... it's Keeg?
What, are you trying to get him to do drag again or something?
[Luke smiled at that.] It's not Keeg, but I do very much want that, yes.
I mean... [Aiden let out a gentle chuckle.] Not to be too gauche, but Keeg still managed to run further away from me when he was already over an hour away by car.
Fabrays are... surprisingly good at that, [He said as he took a cautious step towards Luke.] ...Also, you didn't just say 'no'.
It's not Frannie.
..."Running"? [Well, Aiden only knew one family that did that.] ...Who? ...Frannie?
[Luke's eyebrows shot up as he finally realized what he said. He glanced over his shoulder at Aiden.] N- Fran- Frannie's in Ohio. [he said simply before staring into the pot again.]
I'm not gonna lie, Luke, it's kinda hard for me to give advice with so little information, but... have you tried telling the person who's nervous this?
I've tried, but she keeps running away from me. [Luke muttered before he even realized what he was saying.]
Well that sounds... reasonable.
...So what's the problem? [Aiden asked gently.]
It's just hard. You know me. I love telling people stuff! Especially good stuff. Keeg pointed out that we shouldn't really share the baby news outside the family until after the first trimester and I'm already pretty sad about that. God, if Bax and Ben get home before Bastian, I might explode, but Bas needs to be the one to tell his brother. [Luke realized.]
Anyway, yeah. I just wish I knew how I could make... this person more comfortable and less nervous about saying anything.
...Is it something bad? The secret, I mean.
[Luke shook his head.] No, it's... it's actually really good. But also... emotional and the person's just not ready to share yet. So I'm respecting that.
It... helped at the time. Probably less now that my feelings aren't really something I feel I should atone for, [Aiden mentioned gently.]
But that's in the past, so it's not worth revisiting too often.
...Is... everything okay?
No, I get it. Believe me, I do. I was there once too. [Luke reminded him.]
Yeah. I mean, no one's secretly in love with anyone. ...well. There is at work, but I'm not really part of that.
It's just something else someone's asked me not to say anything about yet. And you know I'm bad at that.
Like... actually? [Aiden asked.]
Um... Confessional. Journaling. Squash. Golf. Difficult classes I had to study for. And... long, cold showers, [He added more under his breath.]
That worked for a while. ...Until it didn't, of course.
Huh. Haven't been to confessional in a minute. [Luke thought out loud as he stirred.] Last thing's definitely not gonna help me. Keeping busy is good, of course, but life does that for all of us nowadays anyways.
...A secret like... being in love with my Freshman year roommate? [Aiden offered.]
...sure, yeah. That works. How'd you do it?
[Aiden smiled awkwardly.] I just... don't wanna ruin dinner. But, uh... yeah, I'd take you up on that offer.
[Luke chuckled.] It's no problem. I have plenty of stirring experience between Bas and Keeg.
Have you ever had to keep a secret?
[Aiden chuckled at that.] He said he had been standing her stirring this for a long time and needed to sit down for a few minutes. I'm sure he'll be back in a bit.
Congrats! You're gonna be a great one.
You want me to take over? Cause you kinda look like Frankenstein's monster. I mean... a much more handsome version, of course, but the stiffness.
Thank you!
Wow, that's... that's amazing, Luke! Does Keeg know?
Yeah! I was just talking to him and then I had to go get the paper and then he grew into you while I was gone.
But isn't it? I'm gonna be a Da! Ah, I can't stop saying it!
[Aiden made it about 3 words into the paper before he gasped and glanced back at Luke.] Really?!
[Luke beamed and nodded with obvious excitement.] Mhm! [Sebastian needed to get home before he accidentally told the whole city.]
