15 - Family Business

~Lukas’ Point of View~

“Baby, I’m so sorry this happened,” I said, trying to calm Natasha.

Sure I’d seen her cry a few times, she may have gotten me to watch some shitty chick movies. But this was totally different.

I had plenty of time to think on my drive home, but really I already knew the answer. Because I always discuss any big moves with Slade I did seek his advice. He only asked one simple question, “is she home” and I knew far too well what that meant.

I describe my sisters and my adopted parents as home. With them, no matter where I am or what bullshit background noise is going on it’s all good. They center me, they bring me back to earth. Without them I’d spin into the black abyss. For so much of my childhood I had absolutely nothing, nobody. I didn’t control shit about my life. Once I finally got old enough to change things I never looked back.

Without a doubt, Natasha was home for me now too. I seriously couldn't believe I was ready to commit to forever with a woman