Everett’s plane from Berlin home to London had actually been on time. As much as he travelled last minute for ops, he was used to getting on the next plane available, getting on planes that were delayed or had layovers. After this mission in Berlin, all he wanted was to be home with his husband and his sons. Their wedding was a week away now, even though no one knew that they had already eloped in secret. Well, no one but Naomi and SJ, at least Everett was sure one of them knew. As per usual with his missions, Everett had been injured. However, compared to most, it was nothing too bad. Just a rough wound on his side, one that could be bandaged up and taken care of. It was nothing he was going to worry Matt with. He didn’t text his husband because he wanted to surprise him, especially since he had gotten home early which didn’t happen often. The sun was still up, this meant there was a chance Everett would get to see his sons or even have dinner with them. He had his carry on bag, he had no luggage so he went straight to get a taxi to their condo. His heart was racing a little…Matt had that effect on him. Making him nervous, in a good way, especially after their talk over text about another kid. Everett got his key out of his pocket to open the door to their condo, and as he walked in he heard the sound of dishes being put into the sink. He had missed dinner…but at least he hadn’t missed putting the boys to bed, right? “Daddy?” Romeo yelled enthusiastically from the living room, the blonde curly haired boy running to greet Everett. “Daddy…you missed dinner.” He frowned, leaning his chin against Everett’s leg as he held onto it, looking up to his father. “I know I did, baby. I’m sorry…but tomorrow morning, we’re going to read and have pancakes. Didn’t daddy tell you about our new tradition?” He asked, leaning down to pick hug his son, referring to Romeo’s other father who hadn’t come to greet Everett. Maybe he was too deep in doing the dishes.”Go put your pajamas on, help Van get his on, too.” Romeo nodded, listening to his father before going to get his younger brother, walking down the hallway to their rooms. “Did you not hear me come in?” Or did you just not care? He was practicing not being so bitter, for the sake of their relationship, so he kept that thought to himself. There was a safe for his gun and other weapons that was way too high for either of the boys to reach, and his work things went in there, too. He could physically feel that something was off with Matt, and he noticed the broken glass in the kitchen as he was putting his stuff away. “What’s going on?” Everett didn’t know if he’d done something wrong, if Matt was mad he didn’t announce he’d be home early, but he was getting nervous in a bad way now.
Matt got little sleep because of nightmares and thoughts that played in his head over and over. Matt knew that today was one of those days, days where he had to fight and power through to get through the day. He had ran into Erik’s monther who blamed him for Erik’s death and said some things that truly hurt him and open some old wounds that were finally starting to heal and on top of that, he was dealing with a difficult client and case. Matt managed to keep a brave face through out the day and make dinner for the boys.
He was not expecting Ev to come back home early and deep down he felt bad that he did not jump and welcome his husband home with a kiss. Matt cleaned the glass as Romeo and Ev talked; he finally looked at Ev after cleaning the broken glass. There was tears in his eyes and he sighed softly opening his mouth but no words came out. He gave Ev a kiss on the check and walked toward their bedroom, seating and breaking down as he sat on the bed.
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