Big bars of light streamed in from Gavin's window. I groaned at the brightness and pulled the covers over my eyes. Gavin's chin sat on top of my head and his arms held me against him. He was seriously perfect; the best boyfriend I have ever had.

My body did not have anymore need for sleep, so I gently removed myself from Gavin. I made sure not to move the bed once I left it and moved back the covers. I went to my mobile and turned it on, hoping Burnie wasn't upset or worried about me. The ding of my mobile made me jump. I looked back to see Gavin still peacefully deep in slumber and cuddled up with his pillow. I sighed with relief and looked down at my mobile, smiled at my screensaver. It was a picture of my dad and I when I was only able to crawl. He had me on his lap and he smiled down at me as my paint covered hands rested on both of his cheeks. I missed those days. When mum would make delicious strawberry pancakes and her own homemade syrup, when her and dad would take me out to go sailing or horse back riding.

I looked at the screen for a good three minutes until a bunch of unread text messages popped up on my screen. I quickly clicked the vibrate button down and waited for a sleepy Gavin to say something, but all was still quiet. I looked to who had sent them. My mum. A confused expression covered my face as I slid the unlock to the left. She never contacted me, so this made me curious. The texts were never ending, but all of them said one thing: Please come home. Daddy's in the hospial.

The mobile slipped through my fingers and landed down on the floor. I slowly sat on the bed, trying to digest the news I had just heard. He can't be dying. No, he can't be! This is some insidious, drunk trick made up by my mum. There's no way.

"Jay? What's wrong?" Gavin was awake, sitting up next me looking worried. He must have heard my mobile hit the floor. I couldn't say anything. My mind was blank. Not even a tear came from my eyes. I was in shock, not sure as to what the bloody hell was going on. "Speak to me. What's wrong?"

"My mum texted me. Apparently she wants me to come home."

"Why? What happened?" Gavin put a hand on my shoulder, turning me so I could face him. One look at his face and the tears that weren't there finally started to drip down my cheeks. Gavin's eyes widened slightly and he cupped my face in his hands. "Jay, what happened? Please tell me."

"My dad-" I couldn't get out any words. Nothing came to me. Gavin didn't need to hear anymore. He pulled me into him and laid back onto the bed, lying us down. Soon I started sobbing into his chest, not knowing what else to do. I didn't know how bad my dad was, but my mum said he was dying. She could be wrong. She's an alcoholic that can't get a grip on her life, but washes it away with beer or hardcore vodka.

I heard footsteps from outside the bedroom door, but at the moment I didn't care. I was too confused, angry, and sad by my mother's news. The door opened and there stood Geoff. His face had been annoyed, but then it changed to anger when he saw Gavin and I together but changed immediately once he saw the tears streaming down my face.

"What the fuck is going on here?!" He said, anger finding him again. His eyes glared straight into Gavin's, a glare all father's use once they're little girl has been hurt by someone.

"Geoff, calm down-" Gavin tried to say, but quieted when he saw Geoff's angry look. I decided to step in before anything could happen. I removed myself from Gavin and got up to stand in front of Geoff. But that made things a little worse. Geoff saw that I was only in Gavin's shirt and my underwear. His face went from its usual pale self to a more light tomato red.

"Did you guys have sex?! What the fuck!" Tears still streamed down my face when I pulled Geoff out of the room and closed the door. Geoff turned to me and was about to yell until he remembered I was crying. "Did Gavin hurt you?"

"No, no!" I stood there, not saying anything else. Geoff waited for me to answer. I sighed and wiped away the tears that stained my face. "My dad's dying. I got a mess load of texts from my mum saying so." Geoff's face changed so fast from anger to concern. He pulled me in for a tight hug, not caring that I was still in my underwear. I felt myself getting calmer as I became comfortable in Geoff's hug.

We stayed like that until someone cleared their throat down the hall. We both looked to see who it was. Griffon stood there with her arms crossed and a warm smile on her face. She knew who I was so she wasn't upset at the fact that Geoff was hugging an almost naked girl.

"Right," Geoff smiled down at me and mussed up my hair. "Go get dressed and we'll talk about your dad...and Gavin." He frowned at the last part. I nodded, entering Gavin's room and closing the door. Gavin was dressed: Tower of Pimps shirt, shorts and converse. He looked up from his mobile when I came in. He dropped the phone on the bed and came to me, wrapping his arms around my small frame.

"Are you okay?" He asked. I didn't say anything. I wasn't sure. My dad was dying and Geoff is a little angry about finding Gavin and I in bed.

"I don't know." I closed my eyes and rested my head against his chest. Gavin sighed.

"You should get dressed. Your clothes are already in the bathroom." He kissed my head, nervously sighed, and left the room. I went to the bathroom to find my clothes thrown on the counter. I smiled at the messy folding Gavin had done. He wasn't very organized which was one if the crazy things I iked about him.

I pulled on the clothes I had worn yesterday and brushed my hair with Gavin's comb. Walking back in Gavin's room, I stopped at the door, hand on the handle, but not turning it. A tear slipped from my eye. I wiped it away before finally turning the handle and walking out.

"How long has this been going on?" Geoff asked Gavin and I. We both sat across from Geoff and Griffon. Geoff was a little calmer, but still very upset while his wife sat there with a smirk on her face.

"Almost a month." Gavin said. He didn't look down or anywhere else, but made sure to look Geoff in the eye. I on the other hand looked down at my feet. I'm going to have to leave sometime tonight. I don't want anyone to come with me. Not Burnie. Not Geoff. No one. Not even Gavin.

"A month?!" Geoff's eyes widened.

"Geoff, calm down. Who cares?" said Griffon, shrugging.

"I do and so will Burnie once I tell him."

"No!" Gavin and I said in unison.

"Please don't. Not yet. I want to be the one to tell him, but later. I don't want to be worrying about my father dying and Burnie wanting to rip Gavin's head off." I shook my head and sighed. Geoff immediately stopped and nodded.

I didn't go into work today. I had Geoff drive me home that morning. Gavin had given me a small kiss goodbye, making Geoff almost throw a fit in the driver's seat. I had decided on booking a flight to London for tonight. I had found one that would be leaving at around 11, so I had enough time to prepare. I made the arrangements and went to my room to pack for my trip. I was going to be there for only five days which didn't seem like enough.

I planned on telling Burnie when he got home. My dad was his college buddy and still his friend, so I thought he had the right to know. As for Bree, I didn't think she would need to know. She barely knew my dad since he had no intentions of being around my mum when I was in the beginning stage of friendship with Bree. I finished packing my clothes and other necessities for my trip. I sat down on the couch and waited for Burnie to come home.

It was 9pm when he finally drove up into the driveway. I heard keys clang outside and the doorknob turn. Burnie and Matt strode in, laughing at a joke that I didn't hear.

"Hey, Jane." said Matt. I smiled and nodded to him. I didn't really feel comfortable with him knowing about my dad.

"Hey Matt."

"What are you doing?" He plopped down next to me and scanned my computer screen which had the weather for London during the days I'd be there. "Why do you need to know that?"

Burnie came over curious about what Matt said. I sighed and moved the laptop off my lap and onto the coffee table. "My dad's dying. I'm going to London to see him for a few days...if that's okay with you." I looked to Burnie. His face dropped from his normal cheerful self. His face was so sad it felt like he cared about my dad more than I did.

"Of course. Of course...and I'm coming with you." He said. I sat there, mouth open.

"No Burnie-"

"Don't object. I'm going, okay?" I finally gave in and nodded. He placed a hand on my shoulder and Matt gave me a comforting smile. I did not want anyone coming, but Burnie was very insistent on going.

"What?! What do you mean I can't come with you?" Gavin and I sat in Geoff's living room.

"Burnie is tagging along and I think it would be a bit suspicious if you came too. There would be no point." I said.

"You're my girlfriend! I have to be there for you! It's my job!" Gavin quietly yelled. Millie, Geoff, and Griffon were all alseep inside their rooms and we didn't want them to be woken. My flight was going to take off in less than 2 hours and I could feel my talk with Gavin was going to take a little longer than I thought.

"Burnie doesn't know that, does he?" I sighed and grabbed his hand. "Gavin, I know you want to comfort me during this and trust me when I say I wish you could be there for me and do that, but I don't want you two being cross with each other while my father is lying helpless in a hospital bed. Okay?" I kissed him gently and he sighed. It looked like I had won until I saw a light go off in his head and he snapped his fingers.

"Wait. What if I said I had something to do for the Slow Mo Guys? Then I would have a reason to go!" Gavin's smile at that moment was too adorable. He thought his idea was perfect. And so did I.

"I guess that could work. Just, no kissing or cuddling or sexual remarks while Burnie is nearby." I pleaded. He grabbed my face and kissed me deeply.

"Anything for you."

A/N: Hey! I hope you guys liked this chapter! Sorry it's a bit short, but trust me...the next one will be longer ;) Please leave some feedback please?? With a little cherry on top!! Hahaha