One Month Later
Frank’s POV:

I was about halfway done with my internship, Mikey and I haven’t really spoken about what we had told each other. I knew I was falling for him, but I also know what could happen if Mikey and I were to ever get together. I could lose any chances of me getting my license, getting into a relationship with a patient is very unprofessional, but on the other hand, Mikey was special. He was worth losing my license over; I would do anything for him.

I shook my head, thinking over my situation as I filled a glass with water. I heard my phone ring and went to answer it. “Hello,” I answered.

“Is this Frank Iero?” A man asked over the phone.

“Yes, may I ask whose calling?”

“This is Gerard Way.”

“Oh hey Gerard, what’s going on?” I asked, concerned that something happened to Mikey.

“I was wondering if you could meet me somewhere. So that we could talk?”

“Oh yeah, no problem; where would you like to meet up?” I asked.

“There’s a park about a half miles away from the institution. Do you know it?”

“Yeah,” I answered.

“Meet me there in a half hour.” Gerard stated and hung up.

I put on my shoes and grabbed my coat; I rushed out to my car and began to drive to the park. I was concerned; Gerard sounded extremely tense and didn’t exactly specify what he wanted to talk about. I pulled into the parking lot and got out of my car, it was drizzling, a thin layer of fog settled in the park and I wished that Gerard had picked somewhere a little warmer. I stuffed my hands into my pockets and walked up to Gerard who was sitting on a bench near the swings.

Gerard spotted me and said, “Thank you Frank for meeting me.”

I sat down next him and answered, “It was no problem, but may I ask why we are here? Is there something wrong with Mikey?”

“Well yes and no.” Gerard said, I furrowed my brows in confusion. “Mikey wants to sign himself out of the institution. He thinks he’s ready to get his life back on track. He’s been participating in therapy sessions, his nightmares are subsiding.”

This came as a shock to me; Mikey didn’t mention anything about this. I would think he would’ve said something to me. This was a huge step for him. “That’s great! But I don’t really see what it has to do with me.”

Gerard took a deep breath, “Well I know you like him,” I opened my mouth to say something but Gerard stopped me, “It’s okay, I think he likes you too. He doesn’t stop talking about you; I mean he hugged you for God’s sake!” Gerard smiled when I blushed, “You’re very important to him and if I’m any good at reading people, I think he’s important to you as well.”

“Of course he is,” I stated and Gerard nodded his head.

“And he has made a lot of progress since you’ve been around…”

Now it was my turn to cut him off, “Gerard I know you’re dancing around the subject, what is it you want to ask me?”

“Well…my fiancé, Lindsay, and I are…well she’s pregnant. A-and I don’t know if I could handle taking care of both Lindsay and Mikey, all while having my full-time job. Which is why…well,” Gerard cleared his throat and scratched the back of his neck, “I was thinking that maybe he could live with you.”

My mouth dropped slightly and I didn’t say anything for a few seconds, “Um…well…For one I don’t even know if Mikey would be comfortable with this. I mean I think he might want to go somewhere familiar, and I don’t really know if it’s appropriate. He’s a patient…and I’m…well I’m going to a psychologist in a few months.”

“I know it’s a lot to ask of you, and of course we would make sure that it’s okay with Mikey, but I think you help him a lot, and you’re the person that is best suited to help him when he decides to leave. You’ll be able to help him get his life back.” Gerard said.

I took a deep breath and nodded, “Okay, okay…but if Mikey says no then that’s it. We won’t push him towards anything that he isn’t comfortable with. This is going to be scary for him no matter who he is living with. He needs to have a safe environment that he is completely comfortable with.”

Gerard smiled, “Of course, thank you so much Frank.”

“Don’t thank me yet, we still have to ask Mikey.”

*The Next Day*
Mikey’s POV:

I walked into the visiting room and saw that both Gerard and Frank were waiting for me. I didn’t know why Frank would be here. “Hey Gee, is something wrong?” I asked.

“No, I told Frank about your plan. That you were going to sign yourself out.” Gerard answered.

Now I understood they were going to try to talk me out of leaving. They must have thought that I wasn’t ready. “You can’t talk me out of this; I’ve made up my mind. I want to start my life again. Now that the police know about Hannah, and they are looking for her…there isn’t any reason why I shouldn’t be able to move on.”

“And we agree with you,” Gerard stated and Frank nodded, “We think it’s a great idea.”

“Then why is Frank here?” I asked I was really confused.

“Well,” Gerard began; he looked to Frank, who motioned for him to continue, “Lindsay’s pregnant.”

I smiled, “That’s great Gee, but what does that have to do with me?”

“I won’t be able to provide for everyone, I don’t make enough. I wouldn’t be able to take care
of you.” Gerard said, “Which is why I talked to Frank. He said that you could live with him.”

I looked at Gerard and then Frank, “What?”

“Of course if you are not comfortable with it, I’ll figure something out. I want you to be completely comfortable.” Gerard said.

“I have a spare room, and you won’t have to worry about anything.” Frank stated, at first I thought this was a joke but the looks on Frank and Gerard’s faces told me otherwise.

I thought about Gerard and Lindsay; they couldn’t raise a child while helping me get back on my feet. I nodded slowly, “Okay, I’ll live with you,” I said to Frank, “As long as you’re sure that
it’s okay. I don’t want to impose.”

“You would never impose; it’ll be nice having some company.” Frank stated, he was smiling and I couldn’t help but think that things were finally looking up.

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