Chapter 4:

The drive back was in silence and a lot slower than their previous drive. Cal just remained staring out of his window sniffing every now and then and Ethan swore he'd seen him wipe away a stray tear a few times. He hadn't realized how much Taylor had actually meant to him.

They pulled into the car park and Ethan turned off the engine before he looked at Cal.

"We need to stay here for a while, the police want to get some evidence from home." He explained and Cal just nodded.

"Come on. We can get a coffee and wait in the staffroom where it's warmer." Ethan spoke and got out the car and was quite surprised when Cal obeyed and got out too.

Ethan lead the way inside and through the department ignoring the curious looks from the other members of staff. The only one who looked like they genuinely cared was Rita who mouthed to Ethan asking if Cal was on and Ethan gave a small nod.

In the staffroom Cal sat himself down on the sofa as Ethan made them a coffee.

"I will pay you back." Cal spoke for the first time since they had been fighting.

"Don't worry about the money Cal, that's not important." Ethan told him and placed a drink in front of his brother.

"She killed a child. I was about to propose to a murderer." He shook his head.

"They said that they don't think she murdered him, but she was involved in the plan and the cover up." Ethan explained. "They also said to warn you in case she decides to call you."

"I don't want to speak to her. I never want to see her again." Cal spoke simply.

"Alright that's totally fine." Ethan nodded.

"She probably didn't even love me. Just using me." He sighed and picked up his coffee sipping it slightly noticing that his hands were shaking he put it straight back down. "Makes me feel sick."

"You're in shock…" Ethan told him seeing his shakiness.

"I really did love her. Honestly Ethan, I did and I really didn't know she was on the run." Cal finally looked at him.

"I know. I know Cal." Ethan nodded believing every word. "I've never seen you cry over a girl before."

"Never felt that way about a girl before." He admitted. "I never want to again…"

"Not all girls are bad." Rita spoke from the door way. "How you doing?" she asked going in and sitting beside him on the sofa.

"Apart from feeling like the biggest idiot in the world, I'm fine." He told her looking down at his hands.

"I need to go and speak to Mrs Beauchamp. I'll be back soon." Ethan smiled to Rita and left to speak to their boss.

"I'm sure that brother of yours is psychic." Rita started.

"Hmm?" Cal looked at her for a second before down again.

"He didn't have a good feeling about her." She told him.

"Please don't." He shook his head. "I don't need I told you so."

"That's not what I am meaning. Your little brother cares about you and you should listen to him more. Respect him Cal. Taking a girl back to the flat and wanting Ethan out the way all the time isn't fair is it?" She explained.

"You're not our mother Rita." Cal frowned. "He won't have to worry about that anyway because I have to move out."

"No, your mother isn't here but sometimes people like you and Ethan need someone to tell you what's what." She told him. "He doesn't want you to move out."

"Really?" He looked up to her.

"Yes really, he told me. He doesn't want you gone as such, just respect his life a little more." She smiled.

"Yeah suppose I do push too far sometimes." He admitted.

"Good. Now you forget about her ok? You're too good for her. You will find the right one eventually." She smiled and rubbed his arm before standing up seeing Ethan come back in.

"That was the police…" Ethan smiled a little. "We can go back home now."

"Ok." Cal smiled and stood up straightening himself out. "Take away and beers?"

"Of course." Ethan smiled back and grabbed his bag from his locker before they both left for home.

So not a very long fic, not the best written and to be honest i am not happy at all with the ending. But I was bored last night so I wrote it and gradually uploaded it over the course of 24 hours. Thanks to all that have read. I think that is it from me for a while now unless I get an idea that I can't wait to write. Im back at uni tomorrow and work hours are picking up dramatically so not much time.

Keep writing for Cal and Ethan thought I love it! Max too, I think his character has grown a lot on me lately. Would love to see someone explore his and Robyn's background. People forget they are also siblings.

Speak soon, love J xx