Mac went to him. Pulling Al to face him and give him light, feathery, kisses.

“That’s our past, baby.” His mouth touched Al’s with each word. “We have our entire future ahead of us, you and me and ---“ He stopped himself from saying Bella. He didn’t’ want Al to have too much to know, it looked like he was having enough trouble with learning about them.

“I can’t live without you. I can’t. I love you, Al. I just ---I need you to come back to me.”

He pressed his mouth against Al.