--> Action for Lupin Residence

[fallthru.livejournal.com]

[He comes in so quietly, if there's no one by the door, there's no way he'll be noticed]

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[fallthru.livejournal.com]

Yeah well Andy's not really the cute little kid type, and neither is Will, so I'm the only boy that fits the bill.

[missdoubledee.livejournal.com]

You just wait, they're all dying to meet you. Caroline baked a cake. Well she baked five but -

[ she rolls her eyes. ]

[fallthru.livejournal.com]

I'm sure they won't go to waste...[Andy'll eat it all] I...don't know how to face them.

[missdoubledee.livejournal.com]

Like a guy who is going to meet his parents and brothers and sisters who all would really like to meet him. who all want to do better and who don't judge him, who aren't angry. A little sad, of course but -- this place is a gift, Alfie. And you're a gift too; we're not dumb, we know how to appreciate good things when they happen.

[fallthru.livejournal.com]

[He looks down]

[missdoubledee.livejournal.com]

We could face them together, how about that?

[fallthru.livejournal.com]

Can it...not be everyone at once?

[missdoubledee.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Only the dads are here and Lotte. You could meet her later.

[fallthru.livejournal.com]

[He nods]

[missdoubledee.livejournal.com]

we'll be fine, you'll see.

[fallthru.livejournal.com]

I hope so...How does it work here...should I get my own place or can I stay here or with one of you guys?

[missdoubledee.livejournal.com]

Whatever you want. we would all love to have you, if you want to stay with any of us.

[fallthru.livejournal.com]

I don't want to...disrupt your marriages.

[missdoubledee.livejournal.com]

Oh no, I can tell you one thing - my marriage is disrupted by nothing. honestly.

[fallthru.livejournal.com]

I don't mean to be a hassle...I just am. I have nightmares, they tend to be loud. I shouldn't sleep near little kids, it might scare them.

[missdoubledee.livejournal.com]

[ she thinks about it. ]

well, there is one offer you might consider except for the obvious one of the parents.

[fallthru.livejournal.com]

What is it?

[missdoubledee.livejournal.com]

Living with Lana. she said she wants to. she lives alone.

[fallthru.livejournal.com]

Maybe I should move around, I don't want to disrupt you guys' lives too much.

[missdoubledee.livejournal.com]

See how it's going with her and then decide. how about that?

[fallthru.livejournal.com]

[He nods after a moment's consideration]

How are the dads? How did they take it? Do you think...did I do the right thing? I wasn't sure but I thought if anyone would know it's a psychologist -

[missdoubledee.livejournal.com]

I think you did. I think they just want to know you. they're fine, they talked and I think they'll be happy to know you're here now.

[fallthru.livejournal.com]

I don't...[he bites his lip, unsure of how to continue] thanks. For...everything.

[missdoubledee.livejournal.com]

We're family. but you're welcome.

[ she smiles. ]

[fallthru.livejournal.com]

Yeah but...I mean...you guys are all...great.