i'm done, i'm out.

one's an incident. two's a coincidence. three's a pattern. sheriff. father.

[truestbilinski]

"It’s—-" —ok. "You don’t have to—-ok.." Stiles didn’t really know what exactly he was going to say. He just—-really wanted to say something to that—-he could still remember Dad drunk and saying this and that was——Stiles squeezed Dad’s shirt when he was hugged and let go. "I know." he tried, unable to say what he was thinking inside. "It’s not—-I know. You don’t have to worry about that. I love you, Dad. I want you to be happy." 

[papa-stilinski]

"No, I do." John said, furrowing his eyebrows a bit. "I do worry about it. And I have to say it." He said, pressing his lips together and looking down. He wanted to say it, at least, but he just didn't know how. "I want you to be happy, too." He settled on, lifting his gaze to flick his eyes over his sons face. He cocked his head to the side a bit. "It's all I want for you. Your mother would--- she would say the same thing."

[melissathemom]

I think that can definitely be arranged.

How are you? Did you have the night off?

[papa-stilinski]

Yep. I ended my shift early. Something I think you should do. We could eat back at my place.

[melissathemom]

Well I’m glad you couldn’t because I just so happened to miss you too. The food is just an added bonus.

[papa-stilinski]

Yeah? Do you got a couple of minutes to enjoy this wonderful Asian take out with me?

[melissathemom]

"Oh, hi. Didn’t expect to see you again so soon."

[papa-stilinski]

Couldn't stay away, but can you blame me? I did bring food, though. 

[truestbilinski]

There was a pause as Stiles fiddled with some imaginary lint in between his fingers, probably gathering himself inside. “——Yeah, yeah I’m—I’m okay with it.” The glance he tossed his father was wide-eyed and off-guard just for a second, Stiles shifted on his seat. “I’m glad it’s Melissa.” It was—-easier to accept, because it was Melissa.

[papa-stilinski]

John watched his kid for a few seconds, before he pressed his lips together and gave a small nod. He didn't hesitate to raise his arm and curl it around his shoulder before wrapping his other arm around him, bringing him into a tight hug. He didn't release him for a few seconds, but when he finally did he took a step back and scratched his chin thoughtfully. "--I.. yeah," he said, clearing his throat. He hesitated before he just said it. "Nobody can replace your mom," he said quietly. "I still-- I still miss her everyday."

[truestbilinski]

"Did you just basically said I’m a——" Stiles hugged Hercules to his chest making offended faces at his Dad, as though not wanting Hercules to hear this terrible, terrible conversation. All jokes aside though, "—-I’m just, glad you have someone now, Dad." Even in, like, little things like getting a puppy.

[papa-stilinski]

John chuckled briefly, shaking his head in amusement at his kid. They died down pretty quickly, though, and he reached up to fiddle with the gold chain that Melissa had given him to put his wedding ring on. "You-- You're okay with it, right? You would tell me the honest truth if you weren't?" He asked. He just wanted to be sure, he wanted Stiles to know that he would never try to replace-- he could never do that.

[onlyalphahale-blog]

I’m afraid I’m going to have to request for this dinner to wait a while, in that case. Those kind of conversations aren’t really something I’m feeling up for these days.

[papa-stilinski]

I've let that question go unanswered for a while, son, and if you plan on letting that it stretch even longer then I plan on warning you once more that I don't like seeing my kid hurt. I know you've said you want him happy, and i expect to see hm that way.

[truestbilinski]

"Dad if you could that would be——-" Stiles stumbled over his own words quickly, brain catching up and then slowing down when he thought of all the reasons they hadn’t gotten a pet in the past - nobody was home enough for one. But but but dogs would be excellent house guards in case Dad came home to some malicious creature! "——… good and …I don’t…know? Do you think you can have a pet now? Oh my god dad.”

[papa-stilinski]

"Sure I can have a pet," He protested. "Can't be that difficult. I raised you, didn't I?" He said, a joking little smirk curling on his lips. "Maybe Melissa would help me take care of it." he said, the smirk dropping into a little smile.

[onlyalphahale-blog]

Mind if I ask what kind of things? I’m not overly fond of being ambushed.

[papa-stilinski]

Your exact intentions with my son.

[onlyalphahale-blog]

Dinner? Sure, yeah, that… Doesn’t sound awfully domestic at all. Sounds good, sir.

[papa-stilinski]

Good answer. There's been some things I've wanted to clear up anyways. M'Sure that'll be the best time to do it.

[onlyalphahale-blog]

For what it’s worth, I don’t think he’s talked about it much with anyone.

I know, I remember. I want the same thing.

[papa-stilinski]

Glad we're on the same page then, son.

You know, I'm still expecting you for dinner sometime. You and Stiles, one weekend.

[truestbilinski]

"His name is Hercules….I stole him from the pack for some cuddling time. Feels good."

[papa-stilinski]

"Hercules, huh.." He reached out to scratch behind the puppy's ears, earning a light nip to his finger.

"Maybe a dog is what I need at home. Besides Melissa being there."

[truestbilinski]

"….nothing. Just needed something to play with for a bit. Sorry I snuck in."

[papa-stilinski]

"Naw, kiddo, don't apologize. Just didn't expect to see you.. and that puppy."

[onlyalphahale-blog]

Yeah, I… We’ve talked. 

I think he’s alright, all things considered. I’m not sure he’s processed everything yet, but he’s coping in his own way. We both are.

[papa-stilinski]

We haven't-- He hasn't--- We just haven't talked about it much.

I just want him to be happy. Remember that.

[kingcarver-blog]

♔-

"There’s nothing bad about having someone there for you — if you actually want them there.”

-♔

[papa-stilinski]

"If you don't give it a shot and actually talk to them like a friend, how do you know you don't want them there?"

[onlyalphahale-blog]

Understandable, you both have busy jobs. But it’s good to hear that you’re both well.

Yeah, I kind of figured as much. But there’s no need to keep worrying. Everything’s fine now. 

[papa-stilinski]

Good to hear.. Have you spoke to Stiles?

Is he doing okay?

[kingcarver-blog]

♔-

"I don’t know how. And I don’t want to know how. So I guess a bit of both.”

-♔

[papa-stilinski]

"So you're making a decision on something you don't know anything about. What's so bad about having someone there for you?"