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Vic stops him before he can run after Robert, but she doesn't say a word. It's Diane who speaks up first - “I think he needs to calm down first pet.”
“I don't wanna leave him alone.” - answers Aaron.
“He'll be fine for ten minutes. Come with me. I make us a brew.” - said Vic - “I'm worried about him.” - she added as they walked towards her house.
Me too thought Aaron, but he only nodded in response. Liv went back to the pub with Diane, so Aaron didn't have to worry that Liv might pick a fight with him. He knew both of them, it would've happened.
“He's driving himself mad.” - said Vic sitting down, tea in her hand. Aaron didn't remember when she made it. How long did he sit on this couch? He zoned out thinking of Robert, he lost track of time. Eventually he took the mug Vic was offering and gave her a weak smile.
“He hasn't been sleeping.” - he said looking into the mug - “And he refused to give up hope....to see sense basically. I...I don't know Vic. Sometimes he scares me.” - Vic just listened to him but at the last sentence she gave Aaron a confused look - “Not physically, mentally. I'm worried about his state of mind. This obsession with finding Rebecca....and I get it, I know why it is so important to him. I understand him, but....he's taking this too far.”
“Did he bring up mum?”
“Yeah. And even if he didn't I knew it. I know him Vic!” - he said as he placed the mug on the table before he buried his head in his hands.
“Hey, he's gonna be alright. My brother....you know how he can be. But we're there for him. He's gonna get through this.” - she said patting his shoulder.
“I know.” - he answered taking a deep breath. - “It's just...seeing him like that. Ever since I came home....he's broken Vic. He's vulnerable, and I just want to....”
“You want him to be okay.” - she finished his thought.
“It's not like he's not talking about it, he does. With me anyway, but....”
“He's stubborn.” - smiled Vic - “Just like someone else I know.” - she grinned.
“What a perfect match.” - laughed Aaron. It was bittersweet.
“You are! Are you having doubts?”
“No, course not. I just hate this whole situation. I can't help him. He's on edge. I just...maybe it would be the best if the police found her. At least he would have some kind of closure. That's the only way he can move on. And I'm not even blaming him.” - he said looking in front of him. - “Thanks Vic, for the chat and everything, but....”
“I get it you wanna get home to him.”
“Yeah.” - he smiled.
“Give him a big hug, and try to calm him down. I know it's hard but he's gonna come through.”
“Will do.” - he sighed as he stood up. - “Thanks.” - he said again before she let him out.
On his short way home he bumped into Liv and Diane. They were sitting outside the pub, and they called him over as soon as they saw him.
“You're going home?” - asked Liv.
“Yeah, listen, do you mind...”
“No, I stay here for a bit.” - she said
“Thanks, it's just, I wanna talk to him.” - he said looking at his sister. He saw Diane giving him a sympathetic smile.
“He has to finish this behaviour.” - she said.
“He can't, that's the point.” - said Aaron quickly. - “I understand him, it's hard, and … he doesn't wanna let down Seb.”
“Seb?” - asked Diane. Aaron looked at her thinking how strange that she can't see the reason behind Robert's actions.
His mouth was already open, ready to answer but Liv beat him to it. - “He doesn't want him growing up without a mum, does he.” - she said to Diane.
“Of course!” - she said like she just remembered, but it's not something people just forget. Robert has many issues and he wasn't sure Diane knows about any of them.
“I gotta go.” - he said. - “Just give us an hour okay?” - he looked at Liv.
“I can watch Seb for the night if you want.” - offered Diane.
“Thanks but, Robert wants him close, and honestly so do I.” - he said before he left them to come home to Robert. He hoped that he calmed down a bit, they were due to an emotional chat, and he didn't want to do it with an angry Robert.
He took a big breath before he opened the door.