*Zac*
"I'll go get some snacks". Tom say pulling his shirt back on before walking out into the kitchen.

I glance at the girls. "I'll go give him a hand".

When I walk into the kitchen Tom looks up. "Hi.. is something wrong ?"

"Well.. I should probably ask you that". I stop, crossing my arms on my chest. "Sooo.. what's with all this macho shit ?"

"I have no idea what you are talking about Levi.. you are just a sore loser". He turns his back to me, rummaging in a cupboard.

I breathe in deeply, now I am even more sure that something is wrong. "Tom.. something is up.. you are not feeling good are you ? Maybe talking about it would help".

"Nothing is wrong okay". He kinda snap around. "Why wouldn't I feel good ? I am doing a successful play.. I have an amazing girlfriend.. my life is.. perfect".

"Because that right there is not how you react when you feel warm and fuzzy inside.. believe me I know.. I know". I shake my head slightly.. this could have been me two years ago.

Tom looks about to argue.. then he seems to deflate. "I got rejected for a part I really wanted.. they told me that I am a box office killer unless I play Loki.. apparently I have one note to play.. and they killed that one off".

"I am sorry to hear that Tom.. and believe me I know how that feels.. I have been there.. more times than I care to count.. but .. that they feel that way does not make them right". I unfold my arms.

"It's just.. after taking a year off.. Well the parts isn't exactly lining up.. Maybe I have to realise that the theatre is where I belong.. Loki was my lucky hit". He slumps down on the chair.

I sit down on the other chair. "I don't believe this Tom.. but have you talked to Sigyn about all this ?"

"No". He shakes his head. "I can't let her see that I am just another one hit wonder.. a loser.. what if she realises she can do much better".

"Sorry Tom, but that is utter bullshit". I shake my head. "Tom I know Sigyn.. she don't give a shit about your fame.. okay ? Give her some credit here".

He looks down and I notice a tear sliding down his cheek. "She means so much to me.. I .. I love her.. and I am so fucking scared of losing her.. I screw up all my relationships".

"Listen Tom.. Sigyn is special.. and I can see she is special to you.. but I can also see that you are very special to her.. talk to her". I give him a small smile. "And Maybe talking to a therapist wouldn't be a bad idea".

He rub a hand over his face. "I just don't know how to say it to her.. where to begin".

"Tell who what ?" Sigyn's voice sound from the door. "Sorry I didn't mean to listen, I just wondered what took you so long".

"And this is where I take my leave.. tell her Tom". I walks towards the door, touching Sigyn's arm as I pass her. "I think someone could use a hug".

Then I walk into the living room, leaving them alone to talk.

*Tom*
Sigyn looks at me with worry as she comes over, she leans down to hug me and I pull her down on my lap, hugging her tightly into me. Her voice is soft next to my ear. "What is it love".

"Sorry.. sorry that I have behaved like some neanderthal idiot.. sorry that I haven't talked to you about this". I sigh snuggling into her. "I lost a part I really wanted, because they felt Loki is all I can do.. I feel like a failure".

"Poor baby". She run her hands into my hair. "But you are not a failure .. not at all.. I might have.. been catching up on some of your work lately.. you are so talented".

I breathe in her scent. "Well .. you might be a bit biased in this".

"I am also honest.. I mean it Tom, I was kind of prepared to have to.. Well smile and tell you that you were good.. but I was blown away.. you really are good.. by the way.. I would love to see your play.. if .. if it's possible".

I gently caress her cheek. "I think I can swing that.. and thank you.. no matter what.. Well it feels good hearing you say that".

"I will happily tell you as many time as needed.. but I have talked to Zac about these things.. and his work with himself to get better.. Maybe you should talk to someone professional too". She say softly, like she is worried I will get offended.

"Zac said the same.. and I guess you are right.. I will look into it". I place a hand on each of her cheeks, pulling her in for a kiss.

*Aurora*
"What is going on ?" I ask as Zac comes back into the living room alone.

He lets out a breath as he slump down beside me on the couch. "Tom.. wasn't feeling well.. they are talking about it now".

"Oh.. are they.. going to be okay ?" Hopefully it won't be a strain on their relationship, they are just so good together.

"They are.. more than okay". He smile warmly at me. "Tom is just struggling with .. I think it's a minor depression.. but he is strong and Sigyn is there for him.. they'll be fine".

I look at him, the way he talks about it intrigues me. "Am I right if I say that this is actually something you know about and care about ?"

"It is.. I used to.. Well not feel good about myself.. downright hate myself actually.. at my worst I saw no reason for me to continue.. that's when I decided I needed help.. and I got help". He looks me in the eyes speaking, completely honest and open. "It saved my life, so it has kind of become a very important topic for me.. to de-stigmatise it".

"That's a great thing.. my.. my mother struggled a lot through her life". I swallow. "And believe me I know all about self hate.. when all eyes are on you every move.. when the press call you chubby at your mother's funeral.. it's very hard to love yourself".

He reach out to take my hands in his. "I am so sorry to hear about that darling.. life in the limelight can be cruel.. but .. I wish you could see what I see looking at you.. a strong and Independent woman, someone smart, with a good heart.. and on top of that beautiful too".

"Oh Zac !" I feel myself fighting tears, seriously how amazing is this man. "Thank you.. you really know just what to say".

He smile warmly at me. "Just saying it like it is.. truth is we all deserve love".

"Aren't you just a sweetheart ?" A sound makes him turn his head and I lean in to press a kiss to his cheek, but right as I do it he turns his face back to say something and my lips land partly on his half open mouth sending sparks through me.