Hey Bradford here, I'm twenty seven and I have a degree in music. I know it's not thrilling but music has always been a huge part of my life and I loved learning how music is made, how songwriting is done, how a record is produced, and so much more. I went to college in TN and moved back home just recently and the first weekend I'm home, a horrible accident happened and I learned they had passed away.

"Son it's ok, it's not your fault." My dad said when I went home after leaving the scene all dirty and worn out. He noticed right away something happened and so I told him.

"It was so bad dad." I broke down crying and he wrapped his huge arms around me and let me cry in his chest. I may not know the people who died but it still hurts knowing someone out there is hurting from the loss.

"Why don't you go shower and I'll heat up your dinner. Your papa made chicken fried steak tonight. He went to bed when it got close to midnight since he has to work early in the morning. Don't worry, I'll let him know you're home though." Dad said and so I got up from the chair and went to my room to shower.

I got clean clothes and turned the shower on and let the water heat up before I stripped and got into the shower. I let the water fall onto me and I watched as the dirty water went down the drain until it was clear so I could wash my hair and body before getting out. I dried off and put my boxers on and my shorts before going back downstairs to the kitchen to see dad sitting there waiting on me. He had my food and a glass of milk waiting on me.

"Thanks dad." I said and slowly ate my food while thinking of what happened earlier. I need to find out who it was and reach out to the family to see how they are doing.

Now you may wonder who dad and papa are? They aren't my birth parents nor did they raise me my whole life. They are actually my best friends' parents and Chad is an awesome person. He and I have been best friends for the past few years and so when I went off to college, they told me I could come home to their house and that they would have a room for me so I took them up on the offer and came here to visit during breaks and when I graduated college. I'm like a second son to them so they said I can call them dad and papa. Chad lives at home also because his patients are wonderful. They said we didn't have to live on our own and just help with food or around the house so it's nice but since I'm back for good, I plan on moving out.

"Chad up?" I asked when I was finished and he chuckled.

"No, he's staying at Dean's tonight." Dean is Chad's boyfriend of four years and I have never seen anyone so in love like Chad is with Dean.

"Figures. I'll see him soon I'm sure. Thank papa for dinner, it was delicious. I'm going to go to my room and relax before going to bed." I said and put my dishes in the dishwasher.

"Alright kiddo, good night and I will thank him for you. Try to get some sleep ok?" He put his hand on my shoulder and gave me a stern look.

"I'll try, I'm exhausted so I'm sure I will get some sleep." He hugged me and he went up to his room and I shut the light off after getting a glass of water to take up to my room and shut the door.

I sat at my desk and I got onto my laptop to see if I could find any information about the accident to see if I could reach out once I found out who it was.

I put on some music after I loaded my music app on my phone and searched for the accident and I found it right away. I learned the name of the man who was driving and there were three passengers, all but one died. I looked into the lives of the people and found out that two of them were father and son and that there was another son who was a doctor and lived two hours away. I found out the man had a café in town so I wrote the address down and looked through more history of the men and they all had such amazing lives. I felt tears fall from my eyes as I read about each one and hated they died like they did. They didn't deserve it, they were so good and seemed like a lot of people loved them.

I know dad said it's not my fault which I know it isn't. That road was narrow and it was wet and muddy. I drive a four wheel drive truck and I was even sliding so when I saw the other car coming, I tried to get over as close to the side of the road as I could without driving up the side of the dirt that was on my side and I saw the other car trying to move over to avoid the edge as he came around the curve but the back right wheel didn't grip and the car slowly slid back and after the wheel was over the edge, that's when the car fell. I put my truck in park and ran to the edge and watched scared and horrified at what I saw. I tried so hard to get down there to help them but I couldn't, the mud gave way as I tried to climb down.

I went back to my truck and shot off my flare gun and even put out flares. I called Chad and he along with Dean and a few other people came to help since they were closer than the town cops and fire trucks. We tried to lower Dean down since he was the lightest out of all of us but the mud gave way causing him to not be able to go down the hill. I was so scared for them. I'm a sensitive person and I cry at almost everything especially when it's something that no one can control and seeing the accident, I wanted to break down but I had to hold it together and I did until I got home. After I learned all I could, I went to lay down and sent Chad a text asking him if we can talk soon and went to sleep.

The next morning I woke up around five am from a dream about the accident and wondering how the son who lost his family was doing. I know that pain all too well. My parents died when I was just a kid from a car accident so I know exactly what he's feeling and I want to go see him and offer any kind of support I could.

"Hey you awake?" I heard Chad whisper when he opened my door. I turned around since I was on my stomach and looked at him and he came in and shut my door and sat on my bed beside me.

"How are you holding up?" He asked and I closed my eyes and sighed.

"It's five am, didn't get to sleep till like two so what does that tell you?" I asked and he laid down beside me and put his arm around my belly and scooted close and held me and rubbed my arm with his hand.

"I'm sorry, I know it's got to be hard for you Brad, can I do anything?" He asked quietly and I shook my head.

"No, just being here right now is enough. I would still be sleeping but I had a dream about the accident and it woke me up. That man is feeling how I feel and it hurts Chad." I said and he squeezed me as best he could and laid his head on my chest and stayed there. I put my hand on his back and we just laid there until I felt my eyes get heavy and closed, going to sleep again.

The next time I woke up, Chad was still on my chest and the sun was out. I looked at my clock to see it was now around noon and sighed, happy I got more sleep but I needed to get up.

I shook Chad awake and he rolled off of me and I got up and went to the bathroom and washed my hands and brushed my teeth. When I was done Chad was now sitting up on my bed and looked at me and smiled.

"So are we going to check on the son?" He asked, he knows me so well but I shook my head.

"No, I'm going to give him a couple of days before I do. He won't be up to seeing anyone let alone a stranger right now. It hasn't even been a whole day so in a couple of days yea."

"Alright. Well want to hang out with me and Dean? We planned on going to the movies at two since we missed it last night."

"Yea that sounds good actually. Thanks." I smiled and he gave me a big smile in return.

"Ok well dad has lunch ready so let's go eat."

So we did just that. We ate lunch and went to meet up with Dean and spent the day together. After the movie we went to have dinner and get ice cream and the next day we went roller skating and played laser tag and ate dinner out and went to see a band. They made sure I stayed busy, which I was happy about, I didn't want to think about the accident until I went to the café which I planned on doing today.

"Call me if you need me Bradford, I'll be there." Chad said once I told him I wanted to go in alone because I didn't want to make them uncomfortable with someone they don't know shows up and having two strangers show up didn't seem like a good idea. I'm taking a chance going myself.

"I will, just don't be too far ok?" I asked and he smiled.

"I'll be at Dean's which is just the next block over. Good luck." Chad said and I got out of the car and shut the door. I watched as he drove off and then I turned around and looked at the packed café.

I'm a bit nervous and I don't know why. I took a deep breath and walked in. I looked around at all the people here and it was a lot! I tried to see if I could see the man's son but he was nowhere to be found so I saw a couple of guys sitting on the steps and went to ask if they knew where the family was and we talked for a few minutes before the man spoke and Altan sighed and so I got up and walked up the stairs.

When I saw the man standing there, I lost my breath. He was gorgeous and so tall and muscular. I had to make sure I wasn't drooling looking at him. He let me in and we talked for a bit and of course he asked why I was there and I told him everything and about my parents and how I wanted to help if I could.

The words he said when he spoke about his daddy were touching and they made me cry along with everyone else. He definitely loves his daddy and his brother, and his uncle. The way he spoke about Brent though warmed my heart. His words were touching and meaningful. You can feel his love for his family and see it in his eyes but also see the pain he's feeling and the hurt. It will take a long time for him to heal from this tragedy and hopefully be happy again when he thinks about his family and all the memories they have together.

After the service, which was beautiful and of course sad, he went back to the café and I rode with Dallas and Gaelen in a comfortable silence.  I hated how hurt and sad Ryker was, I wanted to take his pain away and the guys I was with felt the same. All three are beautiful men and I think they are in a relationship together which is a good thing because Ryker will need them now more than ever.

When we got to the café I noticed Dean and Chad were there and was thankful. I couldn't walk home, it was too long of a walk so I got out of the car once Dallas parked and was about to walk to Chad's when I heard Ryker.

"Do you want to come in and have something to eat with us? There is a reception at daddy's with a lot of food and people that I don't want to be around right now and I don't want you to go." He said to me and I was stunned he invited me in so I said yes and he even invited Chad and Dean in.

Rykers friends were also there, so it was a nice group of people Ryker wanted to be around and I know just by looking at them that he will be ok in time.

"So Ry, what is your plan?" Sean asked and he sighed and looked around the café.

"I asked uncle Julian if he would take over for daddy and he accepted without even thinking about it. Given what he does for a living, even if he is retired, he will always be a Marine. He said he'd do anything he can to help anyone who needs it. He wants to have daddy's legacy live on and who better to do it than uncle Julian? He said for me to focus on healing and my career and not to worry about the café that it's in good hands and I know it is. I just have to take it one day at a time and learn to live knowing daddy, Zane, and uncle Austin are gone. I have no idea how I'm going to do that but I have to. Daddy wouldn't want me to not live my life, he would want me to be happy and that's what I'll be in time. I have three people to love me and that's a start." He said and looked at Dallas, Gaelen, and me. I have no idea why he looked at me but he reached his hand out and touched mine. I gasped softly when I felt them, little feelings of electricity going from my fingers up my arm and being around so many supernaturals, I know what those sparks mean.

"You're my mate, along with Gaelen and Dallas. I knew it the moment I opened the door earlier. I hope you accept me and if not, you can reject me and move on. I won't pressure you into being with me." Ryjer said as he rubbed his thumb on the back of my hand. Chad and Dean were smiling like fools at me and Gaelen and Dallas both looked happy as well. I looked into Rykers eyes and saw that were a bit brighter and I lost my breath at how beautiful they were.

"I accept you." I said with a smile on my face and he got up and picked me up out of my chair and wrapped his strong arms around me and I almost moaned. He's so soft but strong and the sparks were going mad in my body that I was getting hard and my lower body was against his and I knew he could feel it.

The rest of the day, Ryker wouldn't let me get too far from him. He was always touching me or watching me, smiling when he would see me looking at him and even with all the people around at his home, he made me, Dallas, and Gaelen all feel loved and that made me feel so special.

I had no idea such a tragedy would turn into a blessing for us in the end. Now to help Ryker heal and start a life with the three wonderful men I met today.