** In an earlier chapter I wrote that Austin's girlfriend's name was Molly. (a made-up character) After some research I found out that Austin is dating a model Olena Noelle. So I will go back and change the names.

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Avi finally decided to get up considering his thoughts would not let him sleep. He walked out of the bedroom and noticed the front door open. He walked up to the screen door and saw Tim leaning against the railing of the porch talking on the phone. He was looking out across the yard smoking a cigarette.

"O.K., so I'll guess we'll see ya tomorrow. Thanks, man." Tim says as he ends the call. He let's out a heavy breath and runs a hand through his hair.

Avi slips out and walks up behind him and wraps his arms around Tim's waist.

Tim jumps a little then pats Avi's hands. "So you finally decided on getting up?" Tim says softly still staring out across the yard.

"Yea, couldn't sleep." Avi said laying his head on Tim's back. "Who was that on the phone?"

"Luke. Your car will be fixed by in the morning." Tim says, eyes still locked in a trance.

"Oh." Avi said sadly tightening his hug. He raises his head placing his chin on Tim's back. "This is hard." He whispers.

Tim nods and sniffs.

Avi turns loose of the hug and walks up to the railing beside Tim. He looks up at the country boy to see tears rolling down his cheeks.

"Honey?" He whispers, tears coming to his eyes. "We knew this time would come. I have to go back. That's where I live."

"I know." Tim says in a quiet voice. "It's just... It's just hurts." Putting a hand over his eyes letting out a sob.

Avi grabs him into a hug. Tim buries his face in Avi's neck and cries silently. Avi grabs a hand full of Tim's hair and sobs uncontrollably.

Tim raises up taking Avi's face in his hands. "I love you so much, City Boy. This is ripping my heart out." Laying his forehead on Avi's.

Avi nods. "I know, mine too. I love you, Cowboy. And don't you ever doubt that." He slams his lips to Tim's and kisses him passionately.

They hear a truck pull up in the drive-way, looking up to see Chris getting out of his truck.

His smile fades as he sees them both crying. "What's going on?" He ask as he slowly walks up on the porch.

"You might say we're starting our good-byes early." He smiles through his tears staring lovingly into Avi's eyes.

"You're leaving??" Chris ask softly.

Avi nods, wiping his eyes. "New York is where I live, Chris."

"Yea, I know. But I thought maybe.......we recruited you." Chris smiled sadly.

"Oh, Trust me. I'll never be the same again." He said smiling wiping his eyes.

Chris grabs both in a hug. "So when are you leaving?" Wiping a tear from his own eyes.

"In a couple of days." Avi says wrapping his arms around his cowboy.

"Well, you can't leave here without a good ol' country-style going away party." Chris said with a big smile.

"Oh Lord." Avi groans burying his face in Tim's chest.

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