Chapter Five
Two Weeks Later

Despite that he was still struggling with depression, Miles looked down at the application for the FBI agency. His brother, who did some work for the DOD had made the suggestion. And now with his head back on his shoulders, Miles had to admit the idea made sense, he was certain he could do it, and do it well. He just wasn't sure he was quite ready for this step.

"It's just a form, Miles, fill it out, worst they can do is say no," Rachel offered, she'd gotten quite used to having her ex-fling around the house, though she still loved the man, she knew she loved her family the way it was now. She'd been working from home for the last week, both Ben and her had been supporting him when they could, each finding ways to either work from home or make appearances more frequently as he dealt with the medication and depression.

"And if I'm not ready?"

She smiled, reaching out and gripping his hand, "Miles, you take care of people, that's your job. I'm sure if the FBI doubt that they'll be the first to tell you. Take the chance, do this. It'll be good for you." She poured him a cup of coffee and put the mug down, she decided changing the subject would help ease his nerves, "I heard Emma called."

Miles smiled and nodded, "I saw her at…" he swallowed, "Anyway once she told me about her and Bass' kid, I wanted to meet the kid."

"His name is Connor?"

"Yeah, Emma says he's a chip off the old block."

Rachel chuckled, "I have no doubt, you think you're going to start dating her again?"

"Honestly, no," he replied, "I care about her but…no, Nora is pretty good for me, I mean granted it's only been three dates, but she's different. I just want to be there for Connor, and I think Bass would want that too."

"I think you're right." She sighed and then continued, "You know I loved you."

"I know, and I still do, but I love my brother too, I can't destroy him. You guys are all I have left."

She nodded, she leaned over and pressed a kiss to his temple, "We love you too, and I promise we're not going anywhere. I'm just glad we can move forward. We really do want to help you. I know you're Mr. Tough guy when it comes to emotions, but, we're all here okay."

He looked at her for a long moment, before nodding, "I'm trying."

"I'm going to go take a shower, finish the application," she ordered before heading upstairs.

Bass stood in the corner, watching his friend learning to adjust without him, stepping forward he leaned over the application and smiled, "I'm okay, Miles. I'm with my family again."

Miles looked at the ghost of his friend, "I was your family too."

Bass smiled and nodded, "Yes, you are, but it's better off this way. Will you take care of Connor and Emma for me?"

"You know I will. Bass…I love you," he said the last bit quietly.

Bass' grin was huge and childlike from where he stood watch over in the corner, "I know, I love you too bro."

The End