#finally sharing it

"Eddie, hi." Bobby says when he opens the door, eyes narrowing a second later, "What's wrong?"

Eddie chuckles, shaking his head, hands shoved deep in his pockets to hide the trembling. "Nothing. I promise."

"Hmm." His old captain says, stepping aside, "Then come on in. I was about to make tea."

"Retirement really is treating you well then."

"Don't tell my wife...but I am incredibly bored."

Eddie laughs again as he and Bobby walk into the kitchen. There's an electric kettle boiling on the counter, along with a mug and a canister of tea that Eddie recognizes as one Buck got. Bobby goes to the cupboard and pulls out another mug before grabbing milk from the fridge.

"You haven't found the right hobby to fill your days yet, then?"

"No," Bobby drops a tea bag in each cup before pouring water over them. "Not for lack of trying. Buck's list has been helpful though."

"He'll be pleased to hear that. He definitely misses you at the station."

"How's his studying going? He's sitting the captain exam next month?"

Eddie nods his confirmation, leaning against the counter, "It was a bit of a struggle at first, because him and studying..." He grimaces lightly, "But we found a method that works for him. Helps that this is something he's passionate about."

Bobby smiles warmly, grabbing the mugs and nodding at the milk and sugar. Eddie grabs them and follows Bobby to the table, the two of them settling in.

They're quiet as their tea finishes steeping and they prepare their individual cups to their liking, each taking a sip to check it's to their satisfaction.

Then Bobby sits back in his seat, watching Eddie, "So. Not that I'm against this surprise visit, but I suspect you're here for a reason, Eddie."

"I am." Eddie admits, the nerves returning in full force. He takes a breath, reminds himself that this is just Bobby, the man who has cared for him for many years. "I came here because...I didn't do things right the first time. And I know that's in part due to me being young and the other circumstances...but Buck deserves right. He deserves everything."

There's a small, knowing smile on Bobby's face. Not that Eddie is surprised. He thinks Bobby knew the moment he opened the door why Eddie came.

"And you matter to Buck. Me too, obviously, but to Buck you're..." Eddie shrugs, smiling, "You're more."

Eddie doesn't say it, but they both know what he's saying: You're Buck's father, in all the ways that matter. Blood doesn't define it.

"What did you come to ask then, Eddie?" Bobby questions, eyes shining as he takes a sip of his tea.

"I'd like your blessing to ask Buck to marry me."

Bobby lowers the cup and keeps watching Eddie. Studying Eddie. "You know, you deserve right too. Not just Buck."

Tears rush to Eddie's eyes and he blinks rapidly. "I've come to realize that. Because of him."

"Good." Bobby nods, "Of course you have my blessing, Eddie. You have since long before the two of you got together."

Eddie releases a breath, "Still feels nice to hear."

"Mhm." Bobby smiles, lost briefly in memory. Eddie wonders if he's thinking of Marcy. But then Bobby is shaking it away. "I'm proud of you, Eddie."

"Oh." Eddie blinks again, not expecting this. "T-thanks."

"You were an impressive young man when I met you and invited you to the 118." Bobby continues, "And I've watched you grow and become who you truly were meant to be. I'm honoured that I've been a part of that. And I'm proud to see you embrace yourself."

Ducking his head, Eddie feels his cheeks warm. "That means a lot, Bobby. Thank you."

"Thank you for allowing me to witness this." Bobby reaches across the table, squeezing Eddie's hand, "And I cannot wait to witness the life you and Buck create as husbands."

"Well," Eddie clears his throat, meeting Bobby's eyes once more, "Maybe you can help make that happen?"

"What do you mean?"

"I know I have to propose to him still, and then we'll have to plan because we both know Buck is going to want a real, proper wedding." Bobby chuckles and nods at that. "But, well, I know he'll agree with me when I say this...Bobby, we'd love for you to be the one to marry us."

Bobby's eyes grow wet this time. "I would love that, Eddie. Thank you."

Unable to hold back anymore, Eddie pushes his chair back, Bobby quick to follow, and the two meet in a warm embrace.

Pirate Queens Baela and Rhaena who kidnap the crown prince Jacaerys and the lord of the tides Lucerys.. well, it's more a rescue since the brothers' ship is sinking.

Baela & Rhaena ran away from home long time back because misogyny denied them their birthright. They were mere 8 years old then and their mother had just died. Horrible stuff happens and they sneak after their uncle Laenor who fakes his death to escape the tragedies of their house (and his homophobic father), but the ship the girls' follow him in crashes. The girls barely hold onto each other and survive, but their uncle never finds out that he was being followed. 30 years pass and the girls have grown to rule over all pirates with hair died black and enough scars to completely detach themselves from the identity of rich ladies.

They do not remember much of their previous life, only their mother's loving face and the dragons.. but their love for the skies and to take flight never leaves. However, they have no wish to return to dragons and the so called honorable houses where little girls are thrown under grown men. Baela and Rhaena have been free at the sea long enough to understand the madness they come from. However, one day, Rhaena hears of the tale of the flying ship and curiosity makes her seek out the storyteller who sits on a grand ship. The man is tall with a head full of black curly hair and his skin has just the slightest bit of green tinge to it. Rhaena snorts because she sees his commander clothes, but also knows a person out of their depth.. she has learnt to recognize it otherwise she would just send more people to absolutely unnecessary deaths. Better that the land creatures stay on their lands instead of trying to find fins and gills at the bottom of the ocean. The seas didn't come naturally to many, not in the way it did to her and Baela, so she wonders how this man came to be commander.

The commander/storyteller is joined by an older man with a striking resemblance to him and together they continue his story about Peter Pan helping Wendy fly with a bit of magical dust and then.. oh! A flying ship!

Rhaena almost gasps, but a hand closes around her mouth before she can and she relaxes in the hold. Baela

The older man (brother to the storyteller, Rhaena guesses) has a small ship figurine he mimics flying in the air and the sailors around the two men look enchanted. Rhaena looks back at her sister and there is a twinkle in her older sister's eye..who looks enchanted at the sight of the man with the figurine just as the sailors do and Rhaena can see the trouble the pirate queen is going to bring on their heads.. she cannot wait to assist her.

And so, by absolutely no evil machinations on the part of Baela and Rhaena, the ship of the storyteller crashes and well, what are pirates to do but sack and steal? Rhaena is disappointed at the lack of pretty dresses (Luke makes sure to always stack his ships full of dresses later on so that the pirate queens may sack happily). She's not the world's most fashionable pirate for nothing. But she guess the storyteller will have to do. He can regail her with stories of Peter Pan. And if she feels like Peter Pan stealing herself a Wendy who will tell her stories, she keeps it to herself until maybe the sisters' 4th or 5th kidnapping of the princes.

And one day, she hopes, maybe they can find a tinker bell who will sprinkle her magical dust to make Baela and Rhaena's ship Laena, fly. The magic would have to be strong to achieve such a feat, but with the help of Jace and Luke's aunty Alys, they just might be able to do it.