Tired gay dads just want their kids to chill

Max, holding up a bottle: Vodka is cheaper than dinner for two.

Max: Okay listen here you depressing little-

Ibe held him, rubbing him back. “I’m sorry, I’m so sorry I brought you there, I’m sorry...” This pain could have been avoided if he’d just kept Ibe away from Ash’s gang. But now, the boy’s world was turned upside down. “Focus on the love you had for him, the good times, and try not to think about the bad. Remember him for the good he did, the good you two had together....I’m so sorry...”

“Just because we had Michael first doesn’t make you any less my son.” Max said firmly. “You’re his older brother, and my eldest child.” He brushed Ash’s hair from his eyes. “We even made it official, so no take-backsies.”

“He’s a tenacious little bird. I worry he might not survive this...”

“I haven’t seen Ei-chan laugh like this since before his accident...Ash is good for him..”

“This life is incredibly rough. Skip seemed like a good kid, his life was cut too short...” - Ibe

“Griffin and Ash don’t look similar at all. I wonder what Griffin was like, if he was like his brother at all.” - Ibe

“Damn this kid is a badass he makes me tired just looking at him fighting.” - Max

“God keep Ash safe today, and bring him home safe. I know he’s just going to class, but I still worry for my eldest.” - Max praying.

“At first, yes. After he got kidnapped the first time, when that young boy died I was terrified. I wanted to take Eiji home before I lost him. But now? Now I think you saved him Ash. I think you brought him out of his shell.”