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"Most of it, I think," Alec admitted, following them. Xander didn't say anything as they walked over and sat down side by side facing Daizi. "There's... and uncle? Apparently?"

Lance chuckled, unoffended. "I'll see you around, Mr. Dark." He headed off, leaving the family to absorb the new information on their own. Alec and Xander slowly crept down the stairs after the front door closed, but they didn't say anything immediately. They stood close together, Alec...

"Nah, not unless they want me to say goodbye." Lance stood and moved toward the door, but he paused and glanced around. "You know, I know you're not going to miss me, but I'm going to miss stopping by this place. It's like the brightest ray of sunshine in the darkest packaging I'd ever seen."...

Lance copied the number onto a blank page of his notebook and tore it out. "Here's his number," he said, handing it toward Dark. "I'll let him know to expect your call, and I wish you the best. I really do. Is there anything else I can do for you?"

"His name," Lance said, digging out his notebook, "is Tristan Walsh. He's twenty-nine, and he lives here in town. I don't know any other solid facts, but in the brief conversations I've had with him, it doesn't sound like he's in close contact with his brother."

"Take all the time you need," Lance assured them. He checked his watch. "I have half an hour before I have to leave for my next appointment, but if you need more time, you can call me later." He walked off to study one of the decorations and give them as much privacy as he could. He couldn't...

"It's your call," Lance said seriously. "If you want, I can be the go-between so he never has your personal information. He seemed nice enough when I talked to him, but," he shrugged, "people can be complicated at best. If you want, I can give you his number, or I can just tell him you're...

Lance scratched his beard. "Apparently, bio dad got into contact with him recently, and he had no idea about the twins before then. His words were, he just wants to make sure that they are being taken care of. He said he'd like to meet them and see how they are, but he is willing to meet with...

Lance turned to face them and raised a hand. "I'm going to start with the fact that neither your fostering nor your adoption proceedings are at any risk right now, and I seriously doubt ever. But. An uncle has stepped forward. The younger brother of their bio dad. He came forward a couple...

"Nah, let her sleep," Lance said, waving a hand. "I'm just here for the boys." He looked around and gave a little nod. "Your place is possibly the cleanest of anyone else's on my rounds." He dug out a notebook. "Right. Let's get the formalities out of the way." He started reading through...

Lex finally agreed to let Dark pay for part of the baby gate and promised to get back to him on the price once she'd sourced the materials. Then, triumphant and excited, she went straight to her forge to get to work. The next day, the twins dressed nicely, though Xander had to be talked into...

"We'll make it messier for you so you have something to clean up," Xander told Dark, standing up. "Guess I should head out to my shop unless Cooger calls with a job I can go on." "There are some apps where you can sell used clothes online. Maybe I have some pieces that are worth something,"...

"True. He always calls if it's important," Alec said, relaxing a little. Lance texted back a confirmation for one of Dark's proposed times. "So, when is going to happen?" Xander asked. "Today or tomorrow or when?"

"You don't think there's a problem there, is there?" Alec asked worriedly. "Doubt it," Xander assured him. "Like you said, it's probably just the usual check-in." "In which case, he probably texted now rather than later to give you the chance to get first dibs on his schedule," Alec grinned...

"It might just be a regular visit. It is about time for a check-in," Alec suggested hopefully. "Funny that he texted you rather than calling Dark." "It's early. He probably figured we'd ignore it until we felt like answering," Xander said.